At least 50 people were killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in several communities in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the Plateau state within 48hours.
According to The PUNCH, the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang disclosed this on Monday at a luncheon organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, for troops of Operation Safe Haven in Mangu.
Mutfwang expressed dismay over the spate of attacks and wanton destruction of farmlands and other property by gunmen.
He promised to adopt stringent measures to tackle insecurity in the state.
”From intelligence reports available to me, at least 50 persons have been killed in Mangu and Bokkos in the last 48 hours.
”This is unacceptable. Enough is enough. These stupid, senseless, and unprovoked acts must stop.
”However, no amount of attacks will break the spirit of Plateau people, we remain resolute and determined to progress as a people.
”That way, we will prevent some hoodlums, who usually hide under the attacks, from perpetrating other crimes, such as cattle rustling, armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and other crimes.
”We will also strengthen other security agencies to complement the efforts of the military in tackling insecurity in the state,” the governor said.”
