Hotel Viewing Centre Invaded By Gunmen, Open Fire On Football Fans In Jos

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Following an attack by unknown gunmen at a hotel in Jos, Plateau State, one person has been reportedly killed and several others injured.

The sad incident took place at the Garden Palace Hotel and Bar in Busa Buji suburb of Jos, on Saturday evening when football fans were watching the FA Cup match between Man City and Watford.

An eyewitness account said that the gunmen, suspected to be cultists, stormed the Garden Palace Hotel and Bar in Busa Buji suburb of Jos around 7pm on Saturday and opened fire on the football fans, SaharaReporters reports.

One Mr.Philip, a resident in the area, who escaped being unhurt, said that during the incident, a local footballer identified as John Davou, was hit three times in the head by the gunmen who also killed another young man instantly, while injuring several others.

Philip said, “What I know is that during the attack, John Davou, 25, died instantly, while another man, Mr. Francis Bot, who was sitting close to him, sustained bullet wounds.

“Several others also sustained injuries while trying to escape from the scene.”

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According to an account by another resident, Mathew, stated, “I suspect that Davou was probably the target, because he was the only one pelted with bullets while everyone else only sustained injuries, some with bullet wounds.

“The victim recently sat for the 2019 UTME and had hoped to gain admission into the university before he was killed by the gunmen.”

“This is really sad,” Mathew added.

In an attempt to confirm the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Terna Tyopev, was reached, but his phone line was not reachable, SaharaReporters added.