Tension gripped residents of Angwa Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night following reports of gunshots allegedly fired by unknown gunmen.
According to initial information shared by local sources, including Plateau Journal, the incident reportedly left an unconfirmed number of persons dead and others injured.
Sources within the community further claimed that some of the injured victims have been taken to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for urgent medical attention.
However, the exact number of casualties has not been independently verified as of the time of filing this report.
Eyewitness accounts circulating online suggest that the sound of gunfire caused widespread panic, forcing many residents to flee to safety.
Efforts to reach security agencies, including the Plateau State Police Command, for official confirmation were unsuccessful at the time of this report.
Plateau State has witnessed a series of violent incidents in recent months, raising fresh concerns over security in parts of the state. Authorities, however, have continued to assure residents of measures being put in place to address the situation.
Residents are advised to remain calm but vigilant while awaiting official updates from security operatives.
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