The Christmas Eve in Plateau State turned tragic as gunmen launched attacks on 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas.
These attacks led to the devastating loss of 96 lives and the destruction of 221 houses
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in Jos, the state capital, on Tuesday, said the assailants also destroyed eight vehicles and 27 motorcycles during the attacks.
“On Dec. 24, around 10 p.m., gunmen carried out simultaneous attacks on 15 villages in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas.
“Following assessments in Bokkos, it was determined that 12 villages were assaulted, resulting in the loss of more than 79 lives and the burning of 221 houses.
“Moreover, 27 motorcycles and eight vehicles were also set ablaze.
“In Barkin-Ladi, three communities were targeted, resulting in the loss of 17 lives
Investigations and ongoing monitoring efforts persist, and any further developments will be communicated soon,” stated Alabo.
DSP Alfred Alabo listed the communities targeted in Bokkos Local Government Area as Ndun, Ngyong, Murfet, Makundary, Tamiso, Chiang, Tahore, Gawarba, Dares, Meyenga, Darwat, and Butura Kampani.
Alabo further mentioned that the communities attacked in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area included NTV, Hurum, and Darawat.
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