The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a Pan-African socialist movement has condoled with 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau overran by terrorists on Christmas Eve.
PSM also called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the crime that led to the death of 115 residents of the communities and the razing of 221 houses.
“The attention of PSM Nigeria chapter has been drawn to the very tragic incident that occurred in Plateau on Christmas Eve.
“The gun-wielding and blood-curling assailants looted farm produce and destroyed properties as they butchered the residents.
“PSM condemns the attack and condoles with Plateau’s Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, and the good people of the state.
“It prays that God grants the families and loved ones of the departed the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,’’ the chapter’s president, Amb. Bestman Okereafor stated in Enugu.
He charged security agencies to consider a rapid response mechanism for national security, stating that the movement was optimistic that the Federal Government remained committed maximum security nationwide.
“We do not want a situation where Nigerians would resort to self-help in security matters.
“PSM also appeals to Nigerian students and youths to remain calm while hoping that all will be well soonest,’’ Okereafor added.
Gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau on Christmas Eve; killed 115 persons and destroyed over 221 houses.
The assailants also destroyed eight vehicles and 27 motorcycles.
Three communities – NTV, Hurum and Darawat were attacked in Barkin-Ladi where 17 persons were killed.
Communities attacked in Bokkos Local Government Area were Ndun, Ngyong, Murfet, Makundary, Tamiso, Chiang, Tahore, Gawarba, Dares, Meyenga, Darwat and Butura Kampani.
