13 Confirmed Killed, Scores Injured In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on innocent villagers in Juwan Village of Tangur district of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, killing 13 persons.

Eyewitnesses account identified most to the victims as women and children.

Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Mr. Kefas Mallai, confirmed the killings to newsmen in Jos, on Friday.

He said, “The attack occurred around 8:30p.m. on Thursday night. People were going about peacefully when suddenly, gunmen appeared and started shooting.

“The men tried to respond but couldn’t defend themselves. Some had to hide, but the women and children being more vulnerable were mostly the ones killed.”

He added that, “Thirteen bodies were found this morning. They didn’t burn any house, they were just shooting. Anyone vulnerable they came across was targeted.”

Meanwhile the Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Hon. Amalau Samuel also confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

Amalau said the attackers came late at night and started killing innocent persons.

“Some of the victims are receiving treatment in different hospitals,” he added.

Amalau noted that security personnel were alerted of the attack, but they arrived after the perpetrators had fled the scene.

Media and Information Officer of Operation Save Haven (OPSH), Major Samson Zhakom could not be reached for comment at the time of filing this report.