Violence Tracker
Plateau State
| Date of Incident | Description of Incident | Community | LGA | No. of People Killed | No of People Injured | No of People Displaced | Source Link | Detailed report on incident |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/6/2025 | Gunmen kill 19 in fresh Plateau attacks | Bokkos/Mangu LGA | Bokkos LGA | 19 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 2/4/2025 | 40 killed, 383 houses razed in Plateau attack as over 1,000 displaced | Hurti, Josho, Daffo Communities | Manguna District of Bokkos LGA | 40+ | N/A | 1,000 | https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/40-killed-383-houses-razed-in-plateau-attack-as-over-1000-displaced/ | |
| 14/4/2025 | 51 dead, others injured in fresh Plateau | Zike Kimakpa community | Bassa LGA | 51+ | 12+ | N/A | https://guardian.ng/news/51-dead-others-injured-in-fresh-plateau-attack/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/787869-40-killed-in-midnight-attack-on-plateau-community.html | On April 14, 2025, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Zikke village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. The attack occurred between 12 am and 1 am, resulting in the deaths of at least 51 people, including children and the elderly. The attackers razed homes and looted properties, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, convened an emergency security meeting to address the situation and pledged to take decisive measures to prevent further attacks. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, promising severe consequences for those responsible. Two suspects were reportedly arrested on April 16, 2025, in connection with the killings. The government and security agencies are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The attack has left the community in shock and grief, with many families still trying to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones. The government and humanitarian organizations are working to provide support to the victims and their families, including medical care, food, and shelter.The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Plateau State and the need for effective measures to prevent such attacks and bring perpetrators to justice. |
| 27/3/2025 | 10 killed, 3 injured in fresh plateau crisis | Ruwi Community | Bokkos LGA | 10+ | 3+ | N/A | https://dailytrust.com/10-killed-3-injured-in-fresh-plateau-crisis/ https://guardian.ng/news/plateau-attack/ | |
| 12/4/2025 | Father, 2 Children Killed In Fresh Violence In Plateau | Zogu Community | Bassa LGA | 3 | N/A | N/A | https://leadership.ng/father-2-children-killed-in-fresh-violence-in-plateau/ | |
| 30/3/2025 | Five dead as rival groups clash in Jos | Jos North Council | 5 | N/A | N/A | https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/five-dead-as-rival-groups-clash-in-jos/ | ||
| 1/4/2025 | One dead as rival groups continue to clash in Jos | Yantipa Community | Jos North LGA | 1 | 3 | N/A | https://guardian.ng/news/one-dead-as-rival-groups-continue-to-clash-in-jos/ | |
| 2/4/2025 | Three farmers were killed | Dundu Community | Bassa LGA | 3 | N/A | N/A | https://dailytrust.com/bloodletting-continues-in-plateau/ | |
| 8/4/2025 | Three Seperate attacks lauched on Zashi and MODACS Hotel | Kwall district and Twin Hill (Gyu) community, Miango District | Bassa LGA | 2 | N/A | N/A | https://dailytrust.com/bloodletting-continues-in-plateau/ | |
| 9/4/2025 | Five Cattle reportedly poisoned | Keweke Community | Bassa LGA | N/A | N/A | N/A | https://dailytrust.com/bloodletting-continues-in-plateau/ | |
| 9/4/2025 | Herder killed and and cattle rustled | Ariri Community of Miango district | Bassa LGA | 1 | N/A | N/A | https://dailytrust.com/bloodletting-continues-in-plateau/ | |
| 14/4/2025 | Guun men killed 40 in another pleateu community | zike Community Kimakpa in the Kwall district | Bassa LGA | 40 | N/A | N/A | https://www.intelregion.com/news/gunmen-kill-40-in-fresh-plateau-attack/ | |
| 7/4/2025 | Reported: gunmen attacked several villages in Bokkos LGA | Bokkos LGA | Bokkos LGA | 52 | N/A | 2000 | https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gunmen-kill-least-52-people-nigerias-plateau-state-2025-04-07/ | |
| 16/7/2025 | Suspected herdsmen launch Attack in Riyom LGA, Plateau | Riyom | RIYOM LGA | 27 | N/A | N/A | https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cvg8m7rjy51o |
