Anarchy: Gunmen kill dozens, burn houses down in Plateau – Police

by Rachel Ogbu

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Two communities, Dak and Attakar in Ganawuri district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State were attacked by gunmen Tuesday morning reportedly setting the towns on fire.

A member representing Riyom Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Daniel Dem, said that dozens of people were feared dead and homes were burnt to the ground.

According to reports, Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Chris Olakpe, said an officer was shot while on a peace mission to the area.

The casualties have not been accounted for yet but reports claim that among the dead was a police corporal who worked for the Plateau State Police Command.

The dead Corporal was on a patrol alongside his other colleagues to the crisis area of Ganawuri village when the gunmen invaded and shot him.

Another member of the of Riyom Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Daniel Dem, said suspected Fulani militia were to be held responsible.

Dem also blamed members of the Special Task Force for fueling the attack. “My people are being killed every day and yet the STF is not doing anything about it. I am calling for the withdrawal of the STF since they are not capable of handling the crisis that has been rocking the state for a long time.”

The Punch reports:

Meanwhile, Commander of the Special Task Force on Jos crisis, Maj. Gen. Henry Ayoola, has said it is only the supplication to God by widows and victims that can solve the spate of insurgency in the state.

Ayoola spoke at a one day intercessory prayer and fasting session for widows in Plateau state organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria in Jos on Tuesday.

The STF commander was one of the people participating in the fasting and prayer session for the widows.

“Why I am joining in the prayers is because I know that God answers prayers of the widows and the oppressed in the society and when a widow cries to God for any injustice done to her, God will certainly intervene, for widows occupy a special place according to Biblical injunctions, so they have favour from God,” he said.

 

One comment

  1. HOW LONG SHALL THE KILLING CONTINUE FROM DIFFERENT PART OF THE NORTH.

  2. HOW LONG SHALL THE KILLING CONTINUE FROM DIFFERENT PART OF THE NORTH.

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