The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has described the recent killing of over 52 persons in Bokkos, Plateau State as a dent on the nation’s humanity.
It also called on the government to arrest the perpetrators, saying those responsible must face the full wrath of the law.
LND further called for radical security measures to prevent Plateau State from becoming the new frontier of insecurity in Nigeria.
Gunmen killed no fewer than 20 persons and injured many others in separate attacks on five villages in Bokkos on Wednesday night.
The chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC), Farmasum Fuddang, had said the death toll could be more than 52 as search for missing persons continued over the weekend.
Brigadier-General Gakji Shipi (retd), the acting coordinator of Operation Rainbow and special adviser to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on security, confirmed that several suspects had been arrested in connection with the attacks, which he said were unprovoked.
However, LND in a statement by its Dr spokesperson, Ladan Salihu,condemned the killings as a heinous act of brutality and criminality.
“We extend our deepest condolences to His Excellency Governor Caleb Muftwang, the Government and People of Plateau State over this devastating and tragic incident.
“The League calls on the Government to arrest the perpetrators of this horrific act of brutality and make them face the full wrath of the law.
“The League wishes is in prayers and solidarity with the Government and people of Plateau State as well as the families of all those affected by this sad state of affairs.
“The LND calls on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to secure the Bokkos-Mangu corridor.
“Radical security measures must be taken to prevent Plateau from becoming the new frontier of insecurity in Nigeria,” it said.
