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JOS – There was confusion and fear of more attacks in Jos City, Plateau State, on Wednesday after gunmen killed more than 63 persons and burnt several houses in Yelwa Zangam village, Jos North Local Government Area of the state, Tuesday night, in what analysts see as a reprisal attack.
The confusion created by the heinous killing, where people scampered for safety, resulted in serious traffic gridlock in the city of Jos as many people fled for their lives.
This is coming barely one week after about 22 travelers were killed in Gada-Biyu-Rukuba Road also in Jos North LGA.
A resident of Yelwa Zangam village said vigilante members had reported recovering 63 bodies, with many of them burnt beyond recognition.
According to the resident: “The attackers are Fulani terrorists who came in large numbers, despite the ongoing curfew.” He noted that he was among those lucky to escape the attack.
“More bodies are being discovered and everyone in the community has fled to neighbouring villages for fear of further attacks,” residents said.
The crisis has led to the closure of University of Jos, while several state governors are currently evacuating their citizens from the state.
Meanwhile, Plateau State government has reinstated the 24-hour curfew earlier relaxed in Jos North Local Government Area of the state following the recent killings.
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