The chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC Vanguard), Barr. Farmasum Fuddang, has condemned the attack by bandits in Mandung-Mushu and Kopnanle communities, both in the Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, News About Nigeria reports.
The attack occurred on Friday night and claimed the lives of at least 10.
In a statement issued in Jos on Saturday, Fuddang said that more than 50 armed terrorists descended upon the villages of Mandung-Mushu and Kopnanle, targeting innocent, unarmed, and peaceful residents as they slept.
According to him, the terrorists set fire to homes and a place of worship and mercilessly gunned down fleeing civilians while nearby soldiers failed to intervene effectively.
“Last night, April 12, our community in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State faced horrific attacks resulting in the senseless slaughter of at least 10 of our members. Despite the presence of security forces, including the DSS, Army, and Police, the perpetrators were allowed to carry out their heinous acts with impunity.
“Under the cover of darkness, more than 50 armed terrorists descended upon the villages of Mandung-Mushu and Kopnanle, targeting innocent, unarmed, and peaceful residents as they slept. The assailants set fire to homes and a place of worship, mercilessly gunning down fleeing civilians while nearby soldiers failed to intervene effectively. These brazen attacks, which predominantly targeted children, appear to be part of a calculated effort to instill fear and perpetrate further displacement within our communities,” the statement reads in part.
He condemned the incident, describing it as an act of terror, which according to him, is aligned with a broader agenda to impose sharia law and seize control of their lands.
Similarly, Governor Mutfwang, in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, condemned the attacks, describing the incident as “unfortunate and unacceptable, especially now that the government is diligently working to restore peace and security; and facilitate the return of displaced persons to their homes.”
He also warned perpetrators of the dastardly acts to desist forthwith, as the government is determined to fish them out to face justice.
He expressed his deep sympathy to the bereaved families and the affected communities while praying for quick healing for those who sustained gunshot injuries.
