Midnight Attack in Plateau: 18 Killed, Many Injured in Kawel Village
On the night of Sunday, June 21, unknown gunmen stormed Kawel village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA, Plateau State. They opened fire around 11:30 p.m., killing at least 18 people and wounding several others. A local youth leader confirmed the casualties and said witnesses reported over 20 people shot. Security forces in Bokkos were alerted and dispatched to the scene. This attack follows the killing of the District Head of Gwande less than five days earlier along the Sha District axis. The community describes the violence as unprovoked and is calling on authorities to restore peace. No official statement has been released by any security agency, and residents fear further escalation if urgent action is not taken.
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