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Bandits wipe out 76 in plateau fresh attacks on Christmas Eve

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

It was a horrific Christmas when armed terrorists reportedly invaded and killed 76 persons in fresh attacks on several communities of Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau state.

The Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Bokkos local government area, Monday Kasa, who confirmed the story said that the coordinated attacks occurred on Saturday and lasted into Christmas Eve when residents were already in the festive mood.

The local government boss explained further that the casualty figures is increasing as more dead bodies are been recovered by the team of security personnel, local vigilantes and hunters who are still going through the bushes combing the communities in search of missing persons who were ambushed during the attacks.

He added that several houses were set ablaze by the attackers who also looted farm produce and destroyed properties in the process.

“Several houses were said to have been set ablaze by the attackers who also looted farm produce and destroyed properties in the process”, he stated.

The unprovoked attacks attracted the attention of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who condemned the act and called for swift action and community vigilance in the communities.

In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor directed security agencies to promptly apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the heinous acts and ensure they face the full force of the law.

The governor also urged members of communities across the state to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security operatives for immediate action.

Both the police force and the joint security task force Operation Safe Haven are yet to comment on the attacks as rescue operations are ongoing at the affected communities.

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