Military Under Fire After Two Women Fatally Shot in Gyel, Jos South LGA

Tension gripped Jos South Local Government Area after military personnel allegedly opened fire in Naya Gotta, Gyel District. Witnesses say two women who approached a convoy to question their presence were shot in the early hours of Monday. One of the victims was a nursing mother and another person was injured. Residents say the women asked to inspect the soldiers’ vehicle after spotting a soldier with dreadlocks, a look they felt was not typical of security forces. Protests erupted as community members demanded justice and a full investigation into why lethal force was used. Local leaders have urged military authorities to explain the circumstances that led to the shooting.

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