At least 10 people were confirmed dead on Wednesday following a wave of violent attacks across five villages in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. This latest tragedy comes barely a week after gunmen struck Ruwi community, killing over 10 during a night vigil.
The Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang, shared chilling details of the assaults, describing a calculated and relentless series of ambushes.
“They started with Mongor, but security forces responded quickly and forced them to retreat. Unfortunately, they regrouped and hit Daffo next. From there, they continued to Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai,” Fuddang explained during a press briefing on Thursday.
He went on to note that in less than seven days, the local area had lost over 20 innocent residents to these "marauding terrorists," with April 2 alone accounting for more than 10 deaths.
Fuddang extended gratitude to the Nigerian Army and police, crediting their timely intervention for preventing what could have been an even greater catastrophe. He also called on NEMA, SEMA, and the Red Cross to step in and provide immediate relief to those displaced and wounded by the attacks.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Government has denounced the acts of violence in the strongest terms. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, offered condolences to affected families and urged residents to remain calm.
“Our thoughts are with every community affected—Ruwi, Mongor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai. We commend the efforts of security personnel and call for continued vigilance from citizens,” Ramnap said.
Kaduna: Two Soldiers Ambushed, One Killed
Elsewhere, tragedy struck in Kaduna State on April 2 when two soldiers fell into an ambush at Babar Saura, a community under siege by armed assailants.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed that the soldiers—both from the 312 Battalion Kalapanzi Barracks—were attacked by three gunmen wielding advanced firearms. Corporal James was fatally shot, while Private Ibrahim Bazalla was wounded and rushed to the hospital.
The attackers made off with two AK-47 rifles, and though military units responded swiftly, Corporal James succumbed to his injuries at the 44 Army Reference Hospital. Bazalla is currently receiving treatment.
Following the incident, a coordinated manhunt by security agencies led forces to Degel, where the suspects abandoned a silver Toyota Corolla. In a desperate bid to flee, they hijacked a white Toyota Venza from a civilian, identified as Abdullahi Mohammed of Badarawa.
Authorities say efforts to track down the attackers are still underway.Katsina Under Fire: Vigilante Commander Killed in Fresh Attack
Just a day before the Kaduna ambush, bandits launched a deadly evening raid in Katsina State’s Safana Local Government Area, targeting the Bajat and Dole villages.
At around 6:30 p.m., gunmen stormed the area, opening fire and causing widespread panic. The attack left Nura Baushe, a well-known vigilante leader, dead. Three others—Amadu Dole, Surajo Shehu, and Shafiu Sulaiman—were seriously injured by gunfire and are currently being treated for their wounds.A Troubling Pattern of Violence
These coordinated attacks—spanning Plateau, Kaduna, and Katsina within just a few days—highlight a troubling pattern of rising insecurity in northern Nigeria. While security forces are doing their best to respond, communities remain vulnerable and in desperate need of sustained support and protection.