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BOKKOS: Police Confirm 13 Killed, Three Injured In Plateau Communities Attack

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Apr 19, 2024

BOKKOS: Police Confirm 13 Killed, Three Injured In Plateau Communities Attack

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The Plateau State Police Command on Friday confirmed that the recent attacks in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of the state claimed 13 lives and left three people injured.

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This was disclosed by the Command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, in Jos the State Capital.

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Alabo said, "The Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, paid a visit to Bokkos Local Government Area, and expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and the good people of Plateau State as a whole.

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"The command also wants to inform you that in the recent attack in Mangu local government, 11 people lost their lives, while two also lost their lives and 3 others were left injured in Bokkos local government.

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"The CP wants the people of Plateau to know that all hands are on deck to make sure that this menace is nipped in the bud.

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"He has already made deployment to those general areas and he has gone to see things for himself.

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"The CP has also been briefed on the previous security arrangement and what he needs to do at this particular point in time.

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"I can assure you that all have been done regarding this same particular happening in Bokkos and Mangu local governments.

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"We are also working with our sister security agencies, to ensure that we nip this in the bud and return back the peace we enjoy on the Plateau", he explained.

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Below is a picture of women protesting the killings in Bokkos LGA.

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