The Plateau State chapter of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has confirmed that four Muslims were killed, while 10 others remain missing following a recent attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau.
The Secretary of JNI in the state, Salim Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos.
Umar said the figures emerged after investigations and reports collated from affected Muslim communities in the area.
According to him, the victims were part of those affected in the Sunday night attack, which reportedly claimed several lives and left many others injured.
“The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State Chapter, regrets to confirm the death of four Muslims and reports 10 others missing following the recent attack on Angwan Rukuba community,” he said.
He added that some of the victims’ bodies had been identified at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, while the missing persons had not been contacted since the incident, with their phone lines unreachable.
The JNI secretary noted that two survivors of the attack were currently receiving treatment at the hospital, adding that the organisation was in contact with families of the victims.
He expressed condolences to the bereaved families and urged residents to remain calm, while commending efforts by the state government and security agencies in containing the situation.
The incident is part of a series of violent attacks in Plateau State, where gunmen recently invaded communities in Jos North, leading to multiple casualties and heightened security concerns.
Security agencies have yet to provide a comprehensive update on the number of casualties, although previous reports indicated that several persons were killed during the assault.
Meanwhile, stakeholders have continued to call for improved security measures to prevent further attacks in the state.
