A community of Budel in Tangur district of Bokkos local government, Plateau State came under attack on Thursday night.
This is coming barely a few days after armed groups launched attacks between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning on Bokkos Local Government Area.
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The Transition Committee Chairman of Bokkos, Monday Kassah disclosed on Friday that marauders attacked the community at night burning and destroying homes.
Kassah explained 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.
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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.
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