It is believed that the death toll has increase in an attack
on communities in Langtang South Local Government of Plateau State has risen to
70, and this is in addition to the over 7,000 that have been displaced.
Hon. Beni Lar, Member representing Langtang North/South
Constituency in the House of Representatives, who confirmed this during a visit
to the affected parts, said several people were still missing.
She said, “From what I gathered, the Divisional Crime
Officer is still missing, seven thousand people were displaced, while almost 70
lost their lives.