By Daniel Edu
A devastating attack on the Zike Kimakpa community in Plateau State’s Bassa Local Government Area has claimed the lives of 47 people, with many others injured. The incident occurred late Sunday night, leaving the community in shock and grief. According to reports, gunmen invaded the area, shooting sporadically and setting approximately 30 homes ablaze, causing widespread panic and chaos.Danjuma Dickson Auta, Secretary General of the Irigwe Development Association, confirmed the attack, stating that the death toll might still rise. He described the violence as a well-planned and coordinated assault, suggesting the attackers were organized.The Plateau State Government has condemned the attack, calling it “unprovoked and alarming”. Hon. Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information and Communication, urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, emphasizing the government’s commitment to holding those responsible accountable. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks in the state, following a similar incident in Bokkos Local Government less than two weeks ago that claimed 52 lives ¹.Here’s a rewritten version of the news:*Plateau Attack: Death Toll Rises to 47*A devastating attack on the Zike Kimakpa community in Plateau State’s Bassa Local Government Area has claimed the lives of 47 people, with many others injured. The incident occurred late Sunday night, leaving the community in shock and grief. According to reports, gunmen invaded the area, shooting sporadically and setting approximately 30 homes ablaze, causing widespread panic and chaos.Danjuma Dickson Auta, Secretary General of the Irigwe Development Association, confirmed the attack, stating that the death toll might still rise. He described the violence as a well-planned and coordinated assault, suggesting the attackers were organized.The Plateau State Government has condemned the attack, calling it “unprovoked and alarming”. Hon. Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information and Communication, urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, emphasizing the government’s commitment to holding those responsible accountable. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks in the state, following a similar incident in Bokkos Local Government less than two weeks ago that claimed 52 lives ¹.
