10 feared dead as terrorists attack 5 Plateau communities
At least ten persons were killed on Wednesday in a gruesome attack on five communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State.
This attack occurred just six days after a similar attack in the Ruwi community of the same Bokkos council where more than 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 to journalists, narrated how the attackers carried out the attacks.
According to Fuddang, “There were attacks yesterday 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.
“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.
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“We call on emergency agencies such as NEMA, SEMA, and the Nigerian Red Cross to swiftly provide relief to the displaced and injured.”
It was gathered that the latest attacks have forced residents of the affected communities and their neighbours 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 Communication, Joyce Ramnap, who spoke to journalists in a telephone interview 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,” Ramnap said.
“I am calling for calm and restraint. Towards this end, I urge our citizens to remain vigilant and 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.”
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