Plateau: Suspected Gunmen Kill 8 People In Fresh Attack

Fresh attacks in Vole community in Kwatas district, Bokkos Local Government Area, LGA. of Plateau State have left no fewer than eight people killed.

Apart from those who lost their lives in the attacks, which happened on Thursday night, few other persons were  believed to have sustained serious injuries.

The latest attack has sparked fresh fears among the residents, and other Nigerians who insist that the killings have become too frequent, judging from what has been happening in the state recently.

On March 29, suspected gunmen attacked the Angwan Rukuba community, leaving over 30 people dead, including two students of the University of Jos.

The state has experienced other gunmen attacks, a situation that has put the North Central state on the edge.

While confirming the killings, Chairman of the Plateau Youth Council, PYC, in Bokkos, Dakol James, said the incident occurred yesterday night, calling on the government to tackle the problem as the youths in the community are beginning to get more agitated.  .

“The entire Bokkos youth population is deeply disappointed with the security situation. As of this morning, no security personnel have been deployed to assess the situation. It has been about 12 hours, and we have not seen any security presence,” James said.

The victims were identified as Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus and Innocent Barnabas Makwin.

Also, the Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, Kefas Mallai, said the gunmen operated took hours withoutn any resistance froms ecurity agecnies.

“There was an attack last night at Mbwelle village. So far, eight persons have been confirmed dead this morning,” Mallai said

Reacting to the incident, Chairman of the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, GAFDAN, in Bokkos, Saleh Adamu, said the attack came as a surprise because the community has enjoyed relative peace lately.

“I was surprised to hear about the attack, especially as the community had been enjoying relative peace. There had been no incidents to justify this,” Adamu said.

“We have been holding meetings, and peace was gradually returning. This development is both unfortunate and condemnable.

“We do not yet know those responsible. We urge security agencies to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.”