Friday, April 4, 2025 - About 10 persons were killed in another attack on five communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State.
This attack occurred barely six days after similar attack in
Ruwi community where 10 persons were shot dead and three others got injured
while observing a wake-keep ceremony.
Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council, BCDC,
Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang, who confirmed the incident on Thursday, narrated
how the attackers carried out the attacks.
According to him, “There were attacks on Wednesday and five
villages were affected. It started From Mongor but the attackers were chased
out by security forces. The attackers then moved to Daffo and attacked the
community but security swiftly responded and chased them out. After Daffo, they
went to Manguna, Hurti and Tadai villages and launched attacks.“
A statement signed by BCDC ‘s chairman said, “In just one
week, we have lost over 20 community members due to these marauding terrorists.
On April 2 alone, they killed over 10 people.
“All thanks to the Nigerian military and police for their
swift response to distress calls, which helped minimize casualties.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of the
recent invasions in Ruwi, Mangor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai. We call on
emergency agencies such as NEMA, SEMA, and the Nigerian Red Cross to swiftly
provide relief to the displaced and injured.”
The latest attacks have forced residents of the affected
communities and their neighbors to flee for their lives.
Meanwhile the Plateau State Government has condemned the
attacks in Mangor Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna (Tagai), Hurti and Tadai communities
of Bokkos Local Government Area of the State on the night of April 2nd, 2025.
Commissioner of Information and Commissioner, Joyce Ramnap,
also pleaded for calm among citizens of the state.
“I extend the State Government’s deepest sympathies to the
victims of the recent invasions in Ruwi, Mangor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and
Tadai.
“I am calling for calm and restraint. Towards this end, I
urge our citizens to remain vigilant, yet peaceful.
“We commend the efforts of security operatives for their response and urge
them to ensure that the Perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to
BOOK,” the commissioner explained.
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