At least 18 persons have been killed by gunmen in separate attacks on Kawel and Kopkon communities in Mushere district, Bokkos LGA of Plateau state.
The incident occurred on Sunday night, June 21, 2026, when the attackers opened fire on villagers who were asleep, forcing many to flee for safety.
Confirming the incident, Bokkos Youth Leader Christopher Luka said local youth leaders received distress calls shortly after midnight informing them that armed men had attacked the community.
A youth leader called around 12 a.m. and reported that gunmen attacked the community and shot several persons. So far, 19 deaths have been confirmed,” Luka said.
He disclosed that security agencies were immediately alerted after the attack.
I contacted security personnel, and they confirmed they had received information about the incident and were moving to the affected community,” he added.
Luka described the attack as unprovoked and urged security agencies to strengthen efforts to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further bloodshed in the area.
The latest killings come less than a week after the murder of the District Head of Gwande in Bokkos LGA, Saf Samuel Alaket, who was reportedly attacked along the Sha-Daffo axis while returning from a traditional council meeting.
As of the time of filing this report, the Plateau State Police Command and Operation Safe Haven had yet to issue official statements on the incident despite efforts to obtain confirmation.
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