- Attacks on Communities: Armed men attacked several communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least 10 people.
- Affected Communities: The attacks occurred in Mongor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai communities.
- Previous Attack: A similar attack occurred six days prior in the Ruwi community, where 10 people were killed and three injured.
- Casualties: Over 20 community members have been killed in the attacks within one week.
- Response: Security forces responded swiftly to the attacks, chasing the attackers out of Mongor and Daffo.
- Relief Efforts: Emergency agencies such as NEMA, SEMA, and the Nigerian Red Cross have been called upon to provide relief to the displaced and injured.
Armed men have attacked several communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least 10 people. The attacks occurred on Wednesday night, targeting Mongor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai communities.
According to Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council, security forces were able to chase the attackers out of Mongor and Daffo, but the attackers continued their assault on the other communities . This incident follows a similar attack six days prior in the Ruwi community, where 10 people were killed and three injured during a wake-keep ceremony.
The attacks have resulted in the loss of over 20 community members in just one week. Fuddang expressed gratitude to the Nigerian military and police for their swift response, which helped minimize casualties. He also extended sympathies to the victims’ families and called for emergency agencies to provide relief to the displaced and injured .
