Plateau Killings: Police apprehend 8 suspects in connection with attack in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi LGA

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the apprehension of eight individuals linked to the recent violence in the Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas.

The incidents resulted in over 150 confirmed fatalities and extensive destruction of numerous homes.

According to reports, on Christmas Eve, approximately 23 villages in Bokkos were targeted, leading to the burning down of hundreds of houses.

Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, revealed on Friday in Jos that arrests had been made, and ongoing efforts were underway to capture additional suspects.

Following the commitment of security agencies such as the Army, Air Force, Navy, and the police to curb the ongoing conflicts between farming communities and pastoralists, Daily Trust reported that more arrests have been carried out.

Despite the deployment of security forces in the affected areas, additional undocumented incidents of violence continue to occur regularly.