The death toll in the latest coordinated attacks on the Plateau has risen to 148, this was disclosed by the Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, MONDAY KASSA.

KASSA stated this during a visit by Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA, three days after the assailants set ablaze several houses. 

The marauders also looted farm produce and destroyed properties as they butchered the residents, an act that has been condemned by President BOLA TINUBU who directed security agencies to unmask the attackers.

According to KASSA  38 communities were attacked by the terrorists on Sunday, the worst outbreak of violence in Plateau State since May when more than 100 people were killed in attacks by herders.

In his speech, the Vice President said President TINUBU’s administration is determined to bring to an end the security challenges in Plateau State and other parts of the country.

Noting that President TINUBU was touched by the barbaric act, Vice President SHETTIMA assured the people of justice and that the perpetrators of the heinous act would be brought to book.

He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency to provide immediate intervention to those affected especially those displaced from their homes.