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No fewer than eight persons were confirmed dead on Wednesday following two separate attacks by button men in the Congo and Zarap communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Among the victims was a member of the Community Peace Service in Bokkos identified as Kenneth Kadish.
It was gathered that one of the attacks occurred around 7 p.m. near the Congo community’s market, shortly after it had closed for the day.
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six persons reportedly died instantly in the Congo community, in the neighbouring Zarap community two persons were killed.
PUNCH reports that Kefas Mallai, Chairman of the Community Peace Service in Bokkos LGA, confirmed two separate attacks in Jos on Wednesday.
Mallai stated, "On Tuesday night around 7 pm, gunnies attacked the Angwa and Zarap communities. It was unexpected, especially as the residents were trying to move past the trauma of previous incidents.
"In Angwa Congo, residents were relaxing and enjoying themselves after the market day when armed assailants suddenly appeared and opened fire on those nearby. Six people were killed on the spot, and several others were maimed. Among the victims was Kenneth Kadish, a member of the Community Peace Service in Bokkos LGA.
"In the Zarap community, button men on cycle of violence
s shot and killed two individuals standing in front of their homes. Both attacks followed a similar pattern and occurred on Tuesday night."The chairman condemned the attacks and confirmed that the incidents had been reported to security agencies. "We informed the authorities, as the attack on the Angwa Congo community took place close to a security checkpoint. They have inspected the site and begun investigating to identify and apprehend the perpetrators," Mallai added.
When SaharaReporters contacted the Spokesperson for the Plateau Police Command, Alabo Alfred, he said, 'Wait for our release. When we finish our report, you will get the details of the incident."