At least 15 people have been killed in separate attacks by suspected terrorists in communities across Jos South, Mangu and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

Nine of the victims were passengers travelling to Jos when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle at Dungus community in Jos South Local Government Area on Sunday night.

The attack reportedly occurred at about 9:40 p.m., according to the spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders, Rwang Tengwong.

Tengwong said the passengers were travelling to Jos when the attackers opened fire on their vehicle, killing several people and injuring others.

He said one of those killed was a member of Operation Rainbow.

Some of the injured passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment, where some reportedly died from their injuries.

A resident of the community, Musa Dauda, also confirmed the incident, saying some victims died while receiving treatment, while others remained in hospital.

In a separate attack in Mangu Local Government Area, suspected terrorists reportedly attacked Vodni in Pushit District during the night, killing two people.

Four others sustained gunshot injuries and were receiving treatment at a hospital in Mangu town.

Two other people were reportedly killed in another attack at Tahoos in Riyom Local Government Area around the same period.

The attacks have heightened concerns over the security situation in Plateau State, where communities have continued to face attacks by armed groups.

As of the time of filing the report, the spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, and the Media Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, Chinonso Oteh, had yet to respond to enquiries on the incidents.

The latest attacks have renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect communities and travellers across the affected areas.