At least 20 people have been killed in a fresh attack on a community in Nigeria’s Plateau State, highlighting the continuing insecurity in the country’s Middle Belt region.
According to police, armed attackers struck a village in Bokkos district during the weekend. Security forces later engaged the assailants in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat from the area.
Eighteen victims were reportedly killed at the scene, while two others later died from their injuries in hospital.
The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have affected Plateau State in recent years. The region has experienced recurring clashes involving farming and herding communities, as well as attacks by armed groups.
Police have announced additional security deployments to the area as authorities attempt to prevent further violence and reassure local residents.
The latest killings are expected to renew calls for stronger security measures across Nigeria’s troubled Middle Belt.
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