The Secretary to the Plateau State Government (SSG), Samuel Jatau, narrowly escaped an ambush by suspected terrorists on Sunday, April 6, in the Hurti community of Monguna district, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
The attackers, suspected terrorists, believed to be planning fresh attacks on local communities, laid an ambush near Hurti community in the Monguna district.
As reported by The Punch, the SSG was on a visit to Bokkos, which had been severely impacted by gunmen attacks the previous Wednesday.
As the convoy approached, the terrorists fired shots at the vehicle, prompting the security detail to return fire.
The attackers, overwhelmed by superior firepower, retreated into the nearby bush and surrounding mountains.
Reacting, Jatau condemned the attack, describing it as an act of impunity, and called on the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for urgent intervention.
“I lack words to express my sorrow and anger. We just tested what these communities are feeling. We were almost ambushed. I was looking at my phone in the car when I suddenly heard gunshots. When I looked up, I saw two young men running into the bush, armed with guns,” the SSG said.
Plateau killings: NAS visits Operation Safe Haven
Meanwhile, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, assured that Tinubu’s government was actively addressing the recent security breaches in Bokkos LGA.
Ribadu made the remarks on Sunday, during an operational visit to Plateau state at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven in Jos.
“We will ensure that all those arrested in connection with the recent attacks are brought to justice. The Federal Government is committed to improving security in the region, and we will not tolerate impunity,” Ribadu said.
President Tinubu reacts to Plateau attacks
Earlier, reported that President Bola Tinubu had ordered a nationwide security crackdown following deadly attacks in several Plateau State communities that left multiple people dead and properties destroyed.
The coordinated assaults occurred in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, plunging residents into mourning and displacing families.
