Fresh Plateau Violence: Suspected Cattle Rustlers Attack Vigilante Youth in Bakkanuk

A youth has sustained injuries after he was reportedly attacked by suspected Fulani cattle rustlers at Bakkanuk Village in Forof District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:50 a.m. on Oct. 5, when troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responded to a report of an attack on a VGN youth identified as Mr Kamaillo Godfrey Benedict.

The troops, upon arrival at the location, found the victim with injuries, while the suspected attackers had fled the area.

Benedict was evacuated to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical treatment.

Troops have commenced efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.