Gunmen attacked Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State late Thursday night. Around 11 p.m. on April 9, 2026, the assailants invaded the quiet community, opened fire indiscriminately, and targeted mostly one extended family. The shooting went on for close to an hour — some say several hours — with no security forces showing up to stop them.
Eight people were confirmed killed. Most were from the same family: Elder Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus, and Innocent Barnabas Makwin. Three others were injured, and some residents are still unaccounted for.
The next morning, the community gathered for a mass burial to lay the eight victims to rest. People are angry — they say the village is very close to Bokkos town, yet help never came. Community leaders like Kefas Mallai and youth leader Christopher Luka confirmed the details and warned that residents are talking about protesting the lack of protection.
This is just the latest in the long-running insecurity plaguing parts of Plateau State.
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