Nigeria, April 7 -- The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the violent attack that claimed 52 lives in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The group also called on the federal government to declare a state of security emergency in the area.

In a statement on Sunday signed by its publicity secretary, Muhammad Baba, the ACF urged the government to initiate means to protect vulnerable communities in Plateau and other banditry-prone communities

PREMIUM TIMES reported that terrorists invaded six villages - Ruwi, Mangor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai - in Bokkos LGA, killing and razing houses, including foodstuffs.

Those killed in the raids include five minors who were burnt to ashes, according to the chairperson of t...