By Abdul Abdul, Jos
The mobile marauding terrorists who recently killed no fewer than 52 persons in communities of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State have shifted their operations, killing three Irigwe people at Hwrra community of Kwall District of Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa LGA of the State.
The National Publicity Secretary of Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Mr. Sam Jugo said in a statement that the Monday night attack took place around 8.30pm.
According to him: “The EXCO of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) was informed this morning of an attack at Hwrra village on 7th April, 2025 at about 8.30pm which claimed the lives of 3 persons. Those killed included Yakubu Mali (48 years), Mangwa Ive (40 years) Israel Riti (51 years). May the souls of our kinsmen rest in peace.”
Danjuma Auta, the National Secretary of IDA said security agencies have been notified of the killings and they are carrying out their investigations.
The statement added that IDA and by extension, the Irigwe Traditional Council, have urged all to remain law-abiding and allow the law enforcement agencies to do their job.
Meanwhile, the Rigwe group in Plateau State says the area has recorded 2,866 attacks, 1,107 deaths with 27,330 farms destroyed from 2001 to March 2025.
The findings, based on a research conducted by Mr. Gastor Barrie, a prominent researcher from 2001 to March 2025, was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by the National President of Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Reverend Daniel Gya, National Secretary Danjuma Auta and Public Relations Officer Samuel Jugo David.
The revelation, the group said, followed the killing of 33 year old Irigwe man, Mr. Dewi Terry Nah, who was stabbed to death on Wednesday, April 2,2025 at about 2:00pm around the twin hill (Gyu) area located between Jebbu-Miango and Miango town.
The IDA said: “According to research conducted by Mr. Barrie from 2001 to March 2025 from a total of 2,866 incidents, 1,107 deaths, 412 injuries, 2 rape cases, 20,836 houses destroyed, 742 barns and 27,330 farms were recorded destroyed.”