Gunmen once again claimed the lives of three young individuals in a recent assault that took place in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Meanwhile, former governor Jonah Jang expressed strong disapproval of the persistent attacks and killings of innocent citizens by gunmen in Plateau communities. In response to the invasion of 25 communities in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu, where over 150 people lost their lives on Christmas Eve, Jang urged the Presidency and the National Assembly to consider implementing state police as a crucial measure to tackle insecurity in the state.
Amid Jang’s condemnation, three youths from Angwan Hausawa in Bokkos town, identified as Lurwan Ismail (Ron Muslim), Muhammadu Tuka (Ron Muslim), and Mayo (Mwaghavul Christian), were tragically killed in a fresh attack. They had ventured to Lut village to retrieve their relatives who had sought refuge in Bokkos town during a prior assault on their community. Gunmen ambushed them, leading to their immediate demise on Friday evening.
Kefas Mallai, the Chairman of Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LG, confirmed the deaths, stating that the bodies of the three youths, initially visible, were now missing.
In response to the escalating violence, Jang, in a statement titled “Plateau killing: One too many and the need for state police,” urged the Federal Government to take decisive action to prevent further attacks and killings in Plateau State and other regions of the country.
Jang’s statement, issued on Saturday and signed by his Media consultant, Clinton Garuba, expressed grief over the Christmas Eve attack and emphasized the urgent need for state police to enhance security measures and address the ongoing insecurity crisis. He lamented the loss of innocent lives and called for a concerted effort to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Highlighting the continuous killings in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Riyom, and Mangu LGAs, Jang stressed the necessity of ending the violence to restore peace to Plateau State. He advocated for the establishment of state police, granting state governors the authority to deploy personnel promptly in crisis situations.
Concluding his statement, Jang commended the efforts of the federal and state governments in responding to recent attacks while urging the National Assembly to address the issue urgently to prevent further atrocities. He called for increased collaboration between the people and the government to ensure the safety of Plateau citizens and emphasized the resilience of Plateau in the face of adversity.
