Terrorists have reportedly killed five people in a fresh attack on some rural communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council, Farmasum Fuddang and the Secretary, Duwam Bosco.
They said the attack happened on Monday, October 14, decrying previous attacks that have led to the death of several people in the past.
The group also lamented that the communities have endured numerous assaults in previous months, including six fatalities in Daffo on September 3, two in Tarangol on the same day, five in Mbar on September 16 and two in Kop Mandarken on September 27.
They added that despite warning by a media outlet on October 12, terrorists launched a brutal attack on the village of Rafut in the Kwatas district shortly after 7 pm on October 14.
“Four young men, who were out guarding their family’s home, were tragically ambushed as they stood watch.
“The attackers thereafter stormed the compound, killing an elderly man, bringing the total fatalities to five,” the statement said.
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According to the Council, just a day earlier, another young man was attacked while riding his motorcycle near Maikatako, further highlighting the escalating violence in the region.
“We commended the swift action taken by the military, which resulted in the rescue of Yelwa Sunday Mashat, who is currently recovering from severe injuries sustained during the attack.
“We also acknowledge the apprehension of several suspects and large cattle herds they drove into the road to block the victim,” the statement added.
The statement further expressed deep regret that the attack on Rafut occurred despite advance warnings.
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