48 Persons Killed In 3 Weeks In Plateau Communities

At least 48 persons were killed within a three-week period across four communities of Riyom, Jos South and Bokkos local government area of Plateau state.

Residents have expressed concern over the development, describing the situation as worrisome considering the number of lives being lost at a regular interval.

LEADERSHIP gathered that on July 10, three herders were attacked and killed while rearing cattle around Nukur village of Jos South local government area of the state.

The findings also revealed that on July 14, gunmen attacked Gwon village in Riyom community, killing at least three farmers, including one mourner.

LEADERSHIP reports that 27 persons were reportedly killed in an early morning attack on July 15, 2025, in the Tahoss community of Riyom local government area of the state.

The victims of the Riyom attacks were given a mass burial over the weekend in the area.

During the attacks,  many other persons were also reportedly wounded in the process, while foodstuffs worth millions of naira were carted away.

The attackers of July 15 also set several houses ablaze in the area.

Nine days later, another deadly attack was launched on a moving vehicle along the Chirang-Milbakwai road, where 14 passengers were reportedly killed and three others injured. The victims were returning home from Bokkos weekly market.

Our correspondent reports that the 15 passengers, including five men and ten women, were residents of Chirang and Milbakwai communities, all in Bokkos LGA.

According to residents across the affected communities, the incessant attacks being witnessed in recent times are an indication of security gaps and the safety risks bedevilling the state.