Gunmen Kill Bokkos Traditional Ruler After Shooting at His Plateau Home

The Mishkaham Bokkos, Da Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, has died after gunmen attacked him at his home in Daffo, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers reportedly shot the traditional ruler in the leg on the night of October 12. He was taken to a hospital in Daffo and later referred to another facility, where he died on October 14. A community leader said the ruler’s son had been kidnapped earlier and released shortly before the attack. He also raised alarm over repeated killings and attacks in Bokkos, including a reported daylight assault on motorcycle travellers that left two people dead and another injured. Residents are said to be relying on security information before travelling on some routes as concerns grow over safety in the area.

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