Jos, Dec. 26, 2023 – Gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barki-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau on Christmas eve, killing 96 persons and destroying 221 houses.
DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Spokesman in the state, disclosed this in Jos on Tuesday.
He said the assailants also destroyed eight vehicles and 27 motorcycles.
“On Dec. 24, at about 10 p.m., gunmen attacked 15 villages in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas simultaneously.
“Findings from the assessment of the incident in Bokkos revealed that the 12 villages were attacked; more than 79 persons killed and 221 houses were set ablaze.
“Twenty-seven motorcycles and eight vehicles were equally burnt down.
“Three communities were attacked in Barkin-Ladi where 17 persons were killed.
“Investigation and monitoring are still on and further development will be communicated soon,’’ Alabo said.
He listed communities attacked in Bokkos Local Government Area as Ndun, Ngyong, Murfet, Makundary, Tamiso, Chiang, Tahore, Gawarba, Dares, Meyenga, Darwat and Butura Kampani.
Alabo also listed communities attacked in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area as NTV, Hurum and Darawat.
