Women, Youths, Protest, Block Jos-Abuja Highway Over Killings In Plateau Community

Women and youths in large numbers on Wednesday morning blocked the busy Jos-Abuja highway to register their displeasure over the incessant attacks by gunmen in Plateau communities.

It was learnt that the latest protest followed the killing of two youths by gunmen in Hoss community, in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night.

One of the protesters, Gyang Dalyop, who spoke to The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday, said, “Our people are not happy over the continuous attacks and killings by gunmen in our communities.

“That is why we have come out again to protest these happenings. Could you imagine that two young men were killed again last night (Tuesday)? The victims were killed a few meters from a military checkpoint in the community. If the people are not safe and can be killed even close to where soldiers are stationed, then what is their work in the community?”

Another protester, who gave her name as Hannatu, said the community was tired of the killings and the inability of the security agents to apprehend those behind the acts.

She called on the government to intervene in the situation before the incidents get out of hand.

The PUNCH reports that gunmen had last week killed six miners in the neighbouring Turu Lamba community, which also sparked protests by youths in the community leading to the blocking of the Jos-Abuja highway.

The situation had caused a heavy gridlock, leaving commuters stranded and the movement of goods disrupted.