Terrorists have killed fifty-two persons in separate attacks on communities in Plateau and Niger states.
While 18 persons were confirmed killed by gunmen who attacked the Ncha community in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen have also attacked two communities in Niger State, where they killed 34 persons.
The Niger State incident seemed to be reprisal as a few weeks ago some special hunters and local vigilantes killed scores of gunmen who were terrorizing the communities.
The gunmen launched the attack on Nakuna and Wurukuchi communities when the villagers were on their farms harvesting produce.
In Plateau State, the Irigwe ethnic nationality of Plateau state under the aegis of Irigwe Development Association said 18 people were killed in Ncha community.
In his reaction to the killings in Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong expressed deep sadness over the attack.
He described the attack as another sad tale in the unending cycle of violent attacks in the area, which had continued despite several measures taken by the government.
