The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of about 23 people in separate attacks in the state.
It is reported that the victims were killed in the latest bloodshed which involved a battle between herders and local farmers.
According to the Plateau State police spokesperson Alfred Alabo, two cattle herders were killed on Sunday before 21 farmers were slaughtered in subsequent raids in numerous areas.
“The two herders were killed first while the second attacks were launched later in the night.
“The commissioner of police has visited the scene of the incident. We are investigating the cause of the attack.”
In a statement, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang said he was saddened by the killings and said the security situation had become “alarming”.
“The security architecture has become like an old abandoned engine that needs to be reserviced and retooled,” he said.
Recall that in May, local officials reported that attacks in Plateau’s Mangu area killed more than 100 people and displaced thousands more.
