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Plateau massacre death toll rises to 52 amid worsening nationwide insecurity

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The death toll from brutal attacks by armed gunmen in Plateau State has climbed to 52, marking yet another deadly assault on Nigerian civilians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The latest killings, which occurred across several communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, highlight the escalating insecurity plaguing the nation.

Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, confirmed the grim tally after search teams recovered 40 more bodies on Wednesday and Thursday. Victims included 31 buried in a mass grave, five children burned alive in Hurti village, 11 slain in Ruwi, four killed in Manguna, and one in Dafo. The attacks, carried out on the night of April 2, 2025, saw gunmen storming villages, opening fire on residents, and torching homes.

Plateau State officials announced that security forces have arrested some suspects linked to the massacre. State Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Joyce Ramnap, condemned the violence, stating, “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and assure them that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

However, the massacre adds to a growing list of unchecked violence under President Tinubu’s leadership, raising questions about the federal government’s ability to protect citizens. Despite repeated promises to tackle insecurity, deadly attacks persist across the country—from bandit raids in the Northwest to communal clashes in the Middle Belt and separatist violence in the Southeast.

The Plateau State government has deployed additional security forces to the affected areas, urging residents to remain calm and avoid reprisals. Yet, many Nigerians are losing patience as bloodshed continues unabated.

As the nation mourns another tragedy, pressure mounts on the Tinubu administration to deliver concrete solutions rather than empty assurances.

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