The Transition Committee Chairman of Bokkos Local Government in Plateau state, Monday Kassah has confirmed another attack on Budel community in the Tangur district barely a few days after armed groups launched attacks between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning on the same Local Government.
In a statement by Kassah, the marauders attacked the community at night burning and destroying homes, noting that no death was recorded due to the timely intervention of security personnel.
While giving an update on the Christmas Day attack, the committee chairman explained the number of casualties still stands at 195, further confirming that rescue operations were ongoing to find missing persons.
Of the number, 148 were killed in Bokkos Local Government Area, 19 in Mangu Local Government Area, and 27 in Barkin Ladi. 1,290 houses were burnt down in Bokkos council, one house was razed in Mangu LGA and that of Barkin Ladi was yet to be ascertained at press time.
Amnesty International criticised the government in the wake of the attacks, saying the Nigerian authorities have been failing to end frequent deadly attacks on rural communities of Plateau state.
