At least eight people have lost their lives after suspected bandits attacked Mbwelle Village in Kwatas District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Authorities described the incident as part of a fresh wave of reprisal violence in the area. The attack occurred around 10:30 p.m. on April 9, according to security sources.
Details of the incident emerged through a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a security analyst known for reporting on insurgency issues in the Lake Chad region.
The victims were identified as Habila Istifanus, 38; Hassan Istifanus, 31; Iliya Mangut, 70; Sunday Gideon, 31; Innocent Banabas, 20; Lucky Titus, 38; Wisdom Lucky, 15; and Bwehsun Hassan, 25.
Security operatives said they received a distress call and moved to the scene. However, the attackers had escaped before their arrival.
A source within the security team linked the delayed response to the distance between the military base and the village. The source also cited the difficult terrain as a challenge, noting that the location is about 15 kilometres away.
Victims, including those injured, were taken to Bokkos Cottage Hospital for treatment.
Security forces have begun operations aimed at locating the perpetrators and preventing further attacks in the area.
