- In December 2023, more than 115 persons were confirmed dead following attacks by gunmen on communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs of Plateau.
- The attacks were said to have occurred while residents were in a preparatory mood for the Christmas celebration.
The Nigerian troops of Operation Safe Heaven(OPHS) have arrested a wanted terrorist gun runner in the North Central of Plateau State.
It was gathered that the feats was recorded on June 14, when the intelligence team tracked and arrested the suspect at Furaka Community in Lamingo axis of Jos LGA.
Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested for participating in the Chrismas eve 2023 attack on parts of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Pleateau State.
The sources said that during preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to have coordinated a series of kidnapping activities in Barkin Ladi, Bassa, in Jos East as well as Riyom LGA of plateau.
The suspect is being investigated at the military custody.