Suspected bandits have launched a deadly attack on Suwa and Ding'ak villages in the Mushere chiefdom of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing three people including a pastor and displacing hundreds of residents.
The attack, which occurred on Friday, August 8, 2025, between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm, claimed the lives of Pastor Gideon Katings of COCIN Suwa, Sunday Ringkang, and Meshach Bukata.
Kefas Mallai, Chairman of Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, confirmed the incident to BenriNews. According to him, one person identified as Michael Kamshak and several others sustained injuries during the attack and are currently receiving treatment at Cottage Hospital, Bokkos.
"Between 1:00 hours and 2:00 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," Mallai stated.
This latest attack adds to the growing concern over the deteriorating security situation in Plateau State, which has witnessed repeated incidents of violence in recent months. The attack comes amid calls from community leaders for the federal government to take decisive action to address the security challenges in the region.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the police authorities nor the state government has issued any official statement regarding the incident.
The Bokkos area has been particularly vulnerable to attacks, with local communities living in constant fear of violence. Security experts have emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and proactive measures to prevent further loss of lives and property in the affected areas.
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