From Gyang Bere, Jos
The people of Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state are still counting loses following the Fulani herdsmen invasion in Danda Chugwi community which perished 7 members of a household.
The Gwom Rwey Vwang, Da. Gyang Gutt Balak who led Gwom Turu, Da. Ezekiel Dalyop, Gwom Chugwi, Da. Atyos Mwadkwon Mandung, Gwom Fwil, Rev Bitrus D. Choji Rtd and all recognized associations in Vwang District for a condolence visit to the attacked community.
He described as unacceptable the manner in which a five year old baby who sighted the killer herders, took cover inside a drum yet, they followed the baby and shot him dead.
Da. Balak also expressed dismay over the pathetic and painful condition of a four month old baby, David Pam who lost his mother during the attack but the evil and heartless men shot his right arm which was traumatically amputated at Vom Christian Hospital.
He admonished members of the community to remained vigilant and report suspicious movement around the community to security agencies for swift action.
The traditional ruler called on government to live up to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property and urged the villagers to continue to be patriotic, selfless and law abiding in defending themselves and their community from bandits.
Deputy Chairman of Jos South Local Government Area, Hon. Ayuba Jakaba expressed sadness over the recent attack and prayed for the recovery of a four year old baby whose right arm was amputated.
He said the Council under the Chairmanship of Hon. Gideon Davou has introduced a know your neighbour policy aimed at checkmating strangers and frivolous expenses among members whose means of livelihood is not known.
Jakaba said the Jos South authority will continue to take deliberate efforts towards protecting vulnerable communities for the purpose of economic well being and prosperity of the people.
A resident of the community, Rev. Danjuma Kala appreciated the traditional rulers and Vwang illustrious sons for the visit and said the community will lived to remember the bloodbath.
He explained that the village loss 7 persons during the attack and two persons were inflicted gunshots injuries while a four months old baby was amputated.
He solicited help for the community to curtail future occurrence of the sad and ugly event.
President Vwang Development Association (VDA) Jonah Gwaru expressed grief over the incident and called for collaborative efforts between vigilante groups and hunters to protect innocent citizens.