At least eight people have been killed after gunmen launched a late-night हमला on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, in yet another wave of violence troubling the region.
The attack, which occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday, reportedly targeted members of a single family, leaving several others injured and some residents still missing.
Those killed in the attack include Elder Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Mrs. Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus, and Innocent Barnabas Makwin.
Local sources said the assailants stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately, unleashing hours of terror on residents.
The Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Kefas Mallai, confirmed the killings on Friday, describing the situation as alarming.
There was an attack last night at Mbwelle village… so far eight persons have been confirmed dead, he said.
Mallai added that the attackers operated for several hours without any visible response from security forces.
Residents have expressed frustration over what they described as the absence of security intervention during the нападение.
According to Mallai, community members are considering protests, accusing security agencies of failing to respond despite the proximity of the area.
He further alleged that security personnel were deployed elsewhere while the attackers carried out the assault unchallenged.
Also confirming the incident, Bokkos youth leader, Christopher Luka, described the attack as devastating.
The gunmen came around 11 p.m. and started shooting sporadically… we have eight confirmed dead, some injured, and others still unaccounted for,he said.
The latest killings come amid rising insecurity across Plateau communities, including Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Jos South, where repeated ambushes and attacks have been reported in recent weeks.
Local groups have warned of a sustained pattern of violence, alleging targeted assaults on rural communities and travellers along major routes.
They have called on security agencies to intensify surveillance and patrols across known flashpoints to prevent further loss of lives
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force in the state had not issued an official statement. Efforts to reach police spokesman DSP Alfred Alabo were unsuccessful.
Similarly, the military task force spokesperson, Chinonso Oteh, said he would respond later but had yet to provide details.
The recurring attacks in Plateau State continue to raise serious concerns about security gaps and the safety of rural communities, as residents demand urgent and decisive action to halt the violence.
