Eight residents have been killed in a late-night assault on Mbwelle Village, Kwatas District in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State, marking another wave of reprisal violence in the area.
The attack occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, with suspected Fulani bandits identified as the perpetrators. Security forces responded to a distress call but arrived after the attackers had fled, reportedly due to the 15km distance and challenging terrain.
The incident was disclosed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst focused on the Lake Chad region.
The victims were identified as Habila Istifanus (38), Hassan Istifanus (31), Iliya Mangut (70), Sunday Gideon (31), Innocent Banabas (20), Lucky Titus (38), Wisdom Lucky (15), and Bwehsun Hassan (25).
Victims have been identified, and all casualties were taken to Bokkos Cottage Hospital for treatment.
Troops have now intensified operations to track down those responsible.