Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Gunmen have killed at least seven people in a late-night attack on Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, a resident's association has said.

The attack occurred around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, as residents were preparing to usher in the New Year.

A statement issued on Thursday by the Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) said the assailants stormed the community barely minutes into 2026, unleashing violence on unsuspecting residents.

The statement, signed by the group's National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, described the attackers as armed militants or bandits.

"While the world welcomed the New Year in celebration, residents of Bum communi...