Launches Manhunt for gunmen who killed 3 miners
The Plateau State Police Command has launched a manhunt for unidentified armed assailants who ambushed a group of miners returning from a mining site in Chwel Nyango Community, Jos South Local Government Area, killing three persons and injuring one other.
Current matters gathered that the incident occurred on Friday at about 9:20pm.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, the command said it received a distress call and swiftly deployed a patrol team led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) ‘B’ Division, Bukuru, to the scene.
The injured victim was promptly evacuated to a hospital where he is currently receiving treatment.
A statement quoted the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah, as expressing deep condolences to the families of the deceased and the entire Chwel Nyango community over the “senseless loss of lives”.
In a proactive measure to safeguard lives and property and prevent further breakdown of law and order, CP Ewah has directed the immediate enforcement of a statewide ban on night grazing and night mining activities.
He also reiterated that the total ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles (okada) within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis remains in force, stressing that the directive is aimed at enhancing public safety and not at impeding citizens’ lawful means of livelihood.
As part of security arrangements for the ongoing Easter celebration, the CP has placed a ban on the activities of commercial tricycles, popularly known as “Keke-Napep”.
The Command urged residents to comply with these bans and avoid unnecessary movements, especially at night.
No fewer than 28 persons were confirmed killed while many were injured when gunmen,last Sunday ,(Palm Sunday) attacked the community shooting indiscriminately, a situation that led the government to impose a 48-hour curfew to maintain law and order.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang had in his recent broadcast urged residents to remain calm, assuring that his government and other security agencies are working closely to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
