Hours after President Buhari departed the state after concluding his two day
working visit, armed men yesterday attacked the rural settlements in Daffo
District of Bokkos Local Government, Plateau State, killing 10
persons. Among those killed include five women, four men and an
infant.
The gunmen were said to have invaded the villages in the local government
and opened fire on the residents, destroying houses. Most of the victims
were rushed to the hospital where they were confirmed dead.
Mr Danjuma Wabas, the Councillor representing Daffo District in the Bokkos
Local Government Council, who confirmed the attack, said that the deceased
persons have been given a mass burial.
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