Armed attackers killed six residents during a nighttime assault on the Ikn'gwakap community within Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The violence occurred Sunday evening when suspected Fulani militias stormed the settlement and opened fire on sleeping families. Women and children died among the casualties as gunmen burned multiple structures throughout the community. Several residents remain unaccounted for following the deadly raid.
Kutyil Gashion Nahum, representing the Mushere Youth Movement, confirmed the attack and condemned authorities for failing to apprehend previous perpetrators. The community leader demanded immediate security reforms across Mushere and Bokkos regions. He criticized law enforcement inaction that has encouraged continued terrorist activities against defenseless populations. Nahum urged government officials to fulfill their constitutional obligations regarding citizen protection while calling for community vigilance and unity against future threats.
Kutyil Gashion Nahum, representing the Mushere Youth Movement, confirmed the attack and condemned authorities for failing to apprehend previous perpetrators. The community leader demanded immediate security reforms across Mushere and Bokkos regions. He criticized law enforcement inaction that has encouraged continued terrorist activities against defenseless populations. Nahum urged government officials to fulfill their constitutional obligations regarding citizen protection while calling for community vigilance and unity against future threats.