14 People, Policeman Killed In Fresh Plateau Attacks

At least 14 villagers and one mobile police officer were killed on Thursday in two separate attacks by armed men in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to reports, one of the attacks happened around 4 p.m. when several residents of the Chirang community, returning from the Bokkos market to Mangor village, were ambushed and killed.

The Chairman of Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, Kefas Mallai, confirmed the incident and said that 14 people were killed and three others injured during the ambush by suspected terrorists.

Mallai said, “Yes, it is true. There was an attack on our people about 4:00 pm this evening.

“Fourteen natives were ambushed and killed by suspected terrorists while three others were injured on their way from Bokkos Market to Mangor Village of Bokkos LG.”

He added that security forces had since moved into the area to restore calm and prevent further violence.

Earlier that same day, a mobile police officer was also killed at a checkpoint along Richa Road in the same local government area.

Mallai described both attacks as “very unfortunate”, saying: “Our hearts are bleeding because early this morning, on 24th July, 2025, a MOPOL was killed at his duty post (checkpoint) along Richa road, Bokkos LGA. This is what happened in Bokkos today.”

The Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Amalau Amalau, also confirmed the tragic events while heading to the hospital.

He said, “I’m driving. We have an emergency in Bokkos following attacks on our people.

“Right now, we are taking the victims to the Jos University Teaching Hospital. Let’s talk later, please.”

Attempts to reach the Plateau Police spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful, but sources in the police command revealed that more security personnel have been sent to the area to manage the situation.

Many residents have condemned the attacks and urged the Federal Government to act quickly.

One resident, Choji Bulus from Barkin Ladi, stressed the need for state policing.

He said, ‘Many state governments have been pleading with the Federal Government to allow them to have state police.

“I think the time has come for the Federal Government and the National Assembly to do something urgent in this regard, to stop further loss of lives in Plateau State and other parts of the country.”

KanyiDaily had reported how Gunmen attacked the home of former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango, in Dalwal village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.