Plateau Attack Leaves 10 Dead in Jos Community

Panic spread fast across Angwan Rukuba in Jos North, as residents ran for safety in what has now become one of the latest violent incidents in Plateau State.

The Plateau attack Jos residents are still trying to process left at least ten people dead and several others injured after heavily armed gunmen stormed the community on Sunday night.

Eyewitnesses said the attack began around 8 p.m., when more than 20 militants first struck Gari Yawaye, a nearby area, firing sporadically and forcing people to flee.

The Plateau attack Jos incident quickly escalated as the attackers moved deeper into surrounding neighborhoods.

Angwan Rukuba, known for housing staff and students of the University of Jos, was thrown into chaos.

According to a local resident, the attackers arrived on motorcycles and wore uniforms resembling those of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

What happened next was even more unsettling.

“The attackers were dressed in NDLEA uniforms. They even bought some items from a trader before opening fire from within the shop. The shop owner was lucky to have escaped. Four others weren’t lucky,” the witness said.

The Plateau attack Jos tragedy unfolded within minutes, leaving destruction behind.

“By the time they left, 10 people had been killed while several others were injured either by stray bullets or while trying to escape,” the resident added.

Beyond the violence itself, another detail has stirred concern among residents.

“The pathetic thing is that the army and other security operatives came almost one hour after the gunmen left,” he said.

As of the time of reporting, attempts to reach Captain Nicholas Oteh, spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, and DSP Alfred Alabo, spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, were unsuccessful.

The Plateau attack Jos case highlights ongoing security challenges in parts of Nigeria, where communities continue to face sudden and devastating assaults.

And maybe that’s the hardest part to sit with.

Not just the violence, but how quickly normal life can turn into something unrecognizable.

For now, residents are left grieving, counting losses, and hoping for stronger protection against future attacks.