No fewer than 70 persons were reportedly killed by assailants in fresh attacks on several communities of Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State in New attack.
According to Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, Monday Kasa, the coordinated attacks occurred on Saturday and lasted into Christmas Eve when residents were already in the festive mood.
The local government boss told Channels television that explained the casualty figures is increasing as more dead bodies are been recovered by the team of security personnel.
Some of the missing persons who were ambushed during the attacks are still being searched by security local vigilantes and hunters.
He stated that several houses were set ablaze by the attackers who also looted farm produce and destroyed properties in the process.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has also condemned the incident and called for swift action and community vigilance in the communities.
In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor directed security agencies to promptly apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the heinous acts and ensure they face the full force of the law.
The governor also urged members of communities across the state to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security operatives for immediate action.
Both the police force and the joint security task force Operation Safe Haven are yet to comment on the attacks as rescue operations are ongoing at the affected communities