Bandits have again struck Suwa and Ding’ak villages in Mushere chiefdom of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State and killed three persons including a pastor
It was learnt that the attack occurred between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm on Friday , resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
The Chairman of Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, Kefas Mallai confirmed the killings to newsmen in Jos on Friday night
Mallai identified the victims as Pst Gideon Katings of COCIN Suwa, Sunday Ringkang, and Meshach Bukata.
He added that one Michael Kamshak and several others sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Cottage Hospital Bokkos.
Mallai also confirmed that hundreds of residents had been displaced due to the attack.
Mallai said “Between 1:00hr and 2:00hrs hours of today, Friday 8th August 2025, Suwa, and Ding’ak villages in Mushere chiefdom of Bokkos LGA were attacked by terrorists leading to the untimely death of three including Pst Gideon Katings of COCIN Suwa, Sunday Ringkang, and Meshach Bukata; while Michael Kamshak and others were injured and currently receiving treatment at Cottage Hospital Bokkos.
Several residents in their hundreds have been displaced”
Spokesman for the Plateau state Police Command, Alabo Alfred was not readily available when contacted by our Correspondent as his phone indicated that it was switched off .
The killings on Friday is the latest in a series of violent attacks experienced in Bokkos and surrounding areas.
In recent times, the Council area has faced heightened insecurity, with more than 20 villagers killed separate attacks in the last one month and properties destroyed.
The chairman of Bokkos LGA, Amalau Samuel Amalau, had called on security agencies to take decisive action against these militias, citing the need to protect innocent lives and prevent further displacement.
The State Governor ,Caleb Mutfwang had in several foras equally condemned the attacks, describing them as “genocide” and “a coordinated attempt at land grabbing.”
The governor has vowed to work with security agencies to bring perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of residents
