Eleven Killed, Over 50 Houses Burnt As Hoodlums Attack Nasarawa Communities
Gunmen Eleven people on Friday have been reported killed, while more than 50 houses were burnt in a fresh attack by hoodlums on Nasarawa communities. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, involved hoodlums suspected of carrying out a reprisal attack over the alleged killing of two of their kinsmen. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); In the course of the attack, 11 persons were said to have been killed, while about 50 houses were burnt in Akyawa and two houses in Udege Kasa. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); In a statement on Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer, Nasarawa State Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, noted that the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Mohammed, who visited the communities, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. He assured that justice would be served following the attack. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587060870-0"); }); CP Mohammed commiserated with the families of the deceased and the entire community, assuring them of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that justice is served. READ ALSO: Bandits Kill Five In Coordinated Attack On Kwara Communities In response, the Police Commissioner has ordered an intensive manhunt for all perpetrators of the heinous act, directing tactical teams and investigative units to ensure their prompt identification, arrest, and prosecution. To prevent any further breakdown of law and order, he has also directed the immediate reinforcement and sustained deployment of Police personnel, in synergy with the Military and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to provide adequate security and restore lasting peace in the area. READ ALSO: Plateau Attack: Community, Security Operatives Were Blindsided – Gov Mutfwang A stakeholders’ meeting was held during the visit, at which the CP urged residents to remain calm, be law-abiding, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to support ongoing investigations. The development followed an attack in Plateau State on Sunday night, March 29, when gunmen opened fire at a busy junction in Jos, killing at least 28 people, including students and staff of the University of Jos. Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Attack Nasarawa More Stories Bandits Kill Five In Coordinated Attack On Kwara Communities One Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack, Hours After Tinubu’s Visit Tinubu Visits Jos After Deadly Attack That Killed 28 /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.