Yusufu Aminu Idegu, Jos
NO fewer than 26 persons were killed in the recent spate of attacks on several communities in Plateau State, the police have said.
Also, 190 houses were burnt by the assailants who swooped on five villages in Bokkos and Mangu councils of the state between January 26 and 29.
The police provided the figures after collating data gathered on the incidents, which occurred over several days, but they did not offer any information on people who were forced to flee their homes in the wake of the attacks.
A statement signed by the police spokesman ASP Gabriel Agaba said out of the 190 houses razed, 67 belonged to Fulani residents.
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The statement reads: “In the attacks that happened in Bokkos, 22 people lost their lives including 14 killed in Kwatas, four killed in Sabon Barki, three killed in Marish, and two killed in Changet. Also, four persons were killed in Marish Mangu Local Government Area bringing the total number of deaths to 26.
“A total of 190 houses were burnt including 123 owned by natives and 67 houses owned by the Fulani.
Police said 11 persons have been arrested, mostly community leaders, and moved to police force headquarters in Abuja for further investigation.
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