Remains of the slain victims

10 members of same family shot dead •While mourning grandma’s death

 

The entire Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State was thrown into mourning on Friday following the killing of 10 members of the same family by gunmen.
The gunmen reportedly swooped on the victims who were mourners at Kogom Village of Van district of the local government, gunning them down and injuring three others.
It was learnt that the dead had gathered with others at the family compound in the village to mourn their late grandmother and conclude preparations for the burial when the gunmen, numbering about 20, stormed the compound and opened fire on them.
It was gathered that after shooting them at close range, the gunmen also hacked those writhing in pain to death, while others at the scene escaped to a nearby bush.
An eyewitness told Saturday Tribune that the incident occurred at about 8.30 p.m  on Thursday,  adding that the appearance of the gunmen was heralded by sporadic gunshots into the air, which forced the villagers to stay indoors while the operation lasted.
When Saturday Tribune visited the village, 24 empty bullet shells were found at the scene where the dead were lying, while the walls of the building were perforated with bullets.
Three people who sustained injuries in the attack are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Vom, Jos, while the village has been deserted by the people for fear of another attack.
Those killed during the invasion are Jacob Musa, Luka Musa, Sarah Musa, Benjamin Joseph, Blessing Jacob, Naomi, Dachomo, Ayuba Aaron and one Rachael