Pope Francis has said a prayer for Nigeria over the worsening insecurity in Plateau state.
On Christmas Eve, over 150 persons were killed in attacks by gunmen on communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs of the north-central state.
The attacks, which snowballed into Christmas Day, left houses razed and properties looted across some 17 communities.
A week after the attack, three persons died following a case of attempted kidnapping in Durbi village of Jos East LGA.
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