Bandits Have Sacked 10 Communities In Bokkos LGA– Plateau Group

A pressure group under the auspices of Bokkos Concerned Youths (BCY) has alleged that over 10 communities have been sacked and occupied by bandits in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State.

It added that over 61 communities have suffered violent attacks, leaving several persons displaced.
The group’s spokesman, Dapet Ortega, who disclosed this to newsmen in Jos, said for several years, till now, innocent people had been subjected to senseless killings, displacements and kidnappings by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias.

He gave the names of communities annexed by bandits as Hokk, Nawula, Pangkap, Luwapan, Fokoldep, Dangru, Bodel, Duun, Dulu and many others.
he said, “The frequency and severity of the attacks have left us scared and our communities gripped with anxiety and uncertainty. ”

“With our naked eyes, we have seen innocent families of ten, nine and more being completely wiped away with so many lives lost and properties worth billions destroyed by the activities of these bandits. ”
The group added that the attacks are premeditated and targeted against the locals , with the Fulani terrorists trying to annihilate the members of farming communities.

“We understand the military’s operational structure and the rules of engagement. We appreciate the dedication of sincere, genuine, and honest personnel who have worked tirelessly to handle the challenges that threaten our communities.

“We cannot ignore the actions of corrupt personnel within the military in some communities within Bokkos local government as ever since the attacks occurred , no single arrest has been made,” he said.
The group further alleged that some of the military personnel have chosen to aid the armed bandits, stressing that such betrayal of trust and duty are reprehensible and will not go unpunished.
It appealed to the federal government and security operatives to go after their attackers.