Terrorists Occupy Seven Villages in Plateau, Displace Inhabitants

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Chief Yohana Margif, a community leader in Plateau, has expressed shock and concern over the occupation of seven villages by terrorists in the Mushere community. The villages, including Hokk, Kaban, Kadim, Nawula, Dulu, Mbor, and Margif, were recently attacked and ravaged, resulting in the displacement of thousands of inhabitants. The terrorists, who are building their tents and grazing their cattle on the affected communities' farms, have taken over the lands and livestock of the displaced people. Margif, a Labour Party chieftain and gubernatorial hopeful, has called on the Plateau State government to take immediate and decisive actions to restore peace and security to the communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seven villages in the Mushere community, including Hokk, Kaban, Kadim, Nawula, Dulu, Mbor, and Margif, have been occupied by terrorists.
  • The terrorists have displaced thousands of inhabitants, who are currently taking shelter at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.
  • The Fulani invaders have built their tents on the affected communities' farms and are grazing their cattle with impunity.
  • The Plateau State governor has claimed that no part of the state is under terrorist occupation, despite evidence to the contrary.
  • Chief Yohana Margif has called on the government to direct security agencies to flush out the terrorists and restore peace and security to the communities.
  • The government is urged to address the humanitarian challenges by providing relief to the displaced inhabitants.
  • The terrorists, who were previously known as "unknown gunmen," are now openly carrying guns and have taken over the lands and livestock of the displaced people.

Statistics:

  • Seven villages have been occupied by terrorists.
  • Thousands of inhabitants have been displaced.
  • The affected communities are in the Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA).
  • The displaced people are taking shelter at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.
  • The terrorists have built their tents on the affected communities' farms.
  • The cattle of the terrorists are grazing on the affected communities' farms.

Sources:

  • Chief Yohana Margif, a community leader in Plateau, quoted in a statement.
  • Plateau State government, quoted in a statement.
  • Labour Party, quoted in a statement.
  • Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA), as quoted in the statement.