Military Confirms Attack On Yelewa Zagam Community In Jos North

The Zagam Community of Yelwa in Jos north local government area of Plateau state yesterday 24 August 2021 came under attack by suspected gunmen.

The attackers came in the night and started house to house shooting of unsuspecting members of the community.

Statement from the
Military Information Officer, Major Ishaku Gaji Takwa says gunmen also destroyed houses and the bridge linking the town to the community making access to the area difficult for security agencies.

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN mobilised to save the community were slowed down by the destruction of the bridge by the marauders.

Troops eventually got to the scene of the attack by navigating through other villages and met some houses already burnt and casualties recorded.

Troops are on pursuit in the direction the killers fled.

Report says the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN Maj Gen IS Ali is already at the scene to assess the situation… Details later.