The latest killing, it was gathered, occurred in the NTV community near Bokkos Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Monday.
The spokesman for the military task force in the state, Captain Oya James, confirmed the attack to PUNCH Online in Jos, the state capital, on Monday, but said they were yet to verify the number of persons who died during the invasion.
One X user, @IdrisAOni1, tweeted, “Those who are killing people in Plateau State, Nigeria must be stopped and punished. It was in that same State that killings have been going on for decades now. It was also in the State that people were killed, roasted and eaten.”
Nigerian rapper, @MI_Abaga, stated, “Heartbroken to hear the news from plateau state Rip to the innocent souls lost.”
@ulxma, wrote, “On this day of celebration, families in some parts of Plateau State have been thrown into mourning after the massacre of scores of their own by herdsmen. Please keep them in your thoughts. They deserve to be celebrating too. This has to end somehow.”
Another X user, @Sports_Doctor2, tweeted, “The amount of bloodshed that keeps pouring out of Plateau State and everywhere is just quiet is heartbreaking!!!! What’s the value of one Nigerian life??? Imagine wiping out an entire village and there’s no outrage, nothing, everywhere calm.”
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, @ProfIsaPantami, wrote, “The killings of citizens in Plateau State (Mangu, Bokkos, B/Ladi, etc), as reported by media houses, are condemnable. Our heartfelt condolences to their families & loved ones. Perpetrators are to be investigated & face the law.”
Reacting, @olumidecapital, stated, “The unfortunate incident in Plateau state is too painful to ignore.”
@OgbeniDipo tweeted, “The killings in Plateau state is disheartening. I hope security agencies are able to apprehend these evil murderers and forestall further attacks. May the souls of the dead rest in peace.”
