Plateau killings: We underestimated number of attackers, says military

The military has denied the allegation of complicity in the reported killing of 29 persons, including women and children, in the Nkiedonwhro community of Plateau State.

Rather, it said it was overwhelmed by the numerical strength and tactics of the attackers.

The spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, Capt. Umar Adams, made the denial in an interview with The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday.

The President of Rigwe Development Association, Sunday Abdu, had accused soldiers deployed in the area of complicity, saying, “The soldiers masterminded the killing; that was what happened. The people were at home when they heard gunshots. Some of them were assured by the soldiers of safety. Then, one of the soldiers told the ward head to follow them for protection. And he obliged, believing that the soldiers would give them safety.

PUNCH, October 19, 2017

 

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