Death toll from attack in central Nigeria rises to 76
Assailants reportedly killed 76 people in new attacks on numerous communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Monday Kasa, Chairman of the Transition Implementation Committee of Bokkos Local Government Area, told local newsoutlets that the organized attacks began on Saturday and lasted till Christmas Eve, when villagers were already in a celebratory mood.
The local government chief went on to say that the number of casualties is growing as more bodies are recovered by the team of security personnel, local vigilantes, and hunters who are still combing the bushes for missing people who were ambushed during the attacks.
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He went on to say that the attackers set fire to many residences as well as looted farm produce and destroyed property.
The governor Caleb Mutfwang urged security authorities to apprehend the perpetrators of the atrocious acts and ensure they face the full force of the law in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.
The governor also advised residents throughout the state to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security personnel for swift action.
