The death toll in the attack by gunmen on Plateau State communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day have risen. Though the death toll was initially put at 16 on Sunday, by Monday it had risen to 80, with some dying after that. The new death toll of 113 was confirmed by the Transition Committee Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Monday Kassah, on Monday. Kassah, who spoke with newsmen, said: “The attacks were well coordinated. “Not fewer than…
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