Gunmen have reportedly killed at least eight people in the NTV community near Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, adding to the series of violent incidents in the region.
The spokesperson for the military task force in the state, Captain Oya James, confirmed the attack, stating that they were yet to verify the exact number of casualties.
While acknowledging loss of lives during the invasion, Captain James mentioned that troops had been deployed in the affected communities.
A resident of the community, Philip Manji, who managed to escape the attack, informed reporters that eight people were killed during the assault.
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Manji described the incident as a “black Christmas” for the NTV community in Barkin Ladi LGA, noting that attackers came in large numbers, overpowering the few vigilantes and causing destruction.
This incident follows a previous attack where gunmen allegedly killed at least 14 people in the neighboring Lisham Kwahasnat community, situated between the Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the state.
In response to the renewed violence, the state government has directed the military task force and other security agencies to go after the attackers and prevent further bloodshed.
The government also urged citizens to embrace peace and solidarity, emphasizing ongoing efforts to address the security challenges in the region.
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