Plateau State is a Nigerian state in the North-Central region, with a history of ethnic tensions and security operations; current events center on attacks, abductions, and military responses in Bokkos and surrounding areas.
Nigeria's military has freed about 360 people held by Boko Haram in the Mandara mountains of Borno State over the weekend, the army has said. Troops have evacuated survivors for medical care; two infants have died from exhaustion. The military says intelligence-led operations and psychological tactics forced militants from their positions.
Armed attackers have struck Kawel in Bokkos, Plateau State, killing multiple people and wounding others. Police say officers engaged the gunmen and forced them to retreat; remains are being released to families. Governor Mutfwang orders relief for victims as the area faces recurring violence connected to a broader insurgency.