Farmasum Fuddang
16 Oct
Tragedy struck again in Plateau State as unidentified gunmen killed five people in Rafut village, Kwatas district, Bokkos Local Council. The attack occurred Monday night, adding to a growing list of violent incidents plaguing the region.
17 Sep
No fewer than five persons were killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in the Mbar community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Bokkos Cultural Development Council ...
16 Apr 2024
Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang, has given soldiers 48 hours to withdraw from Bokkos Local Council, Plateau State, as their presence cannot guarantee safety any longer.
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