No fewer than 10 persons have again been killed in a fresh attack on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The latest attack occurred barely six days after similar attack in Ruwi community, where 10 persons were shot dead and three others seriously injured while observing a wake-keep ceremony.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council, BCDC Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang, narrated how the attackers carried out the attacks.
He said, “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, it was gathered, have resulted in residents deserting the affected communities as they fled 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 for Information, Joyce Ramnap, also pleaded for calm among citizens of the state.
Ramnap said, “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.”
