Mwaghavul Leader Shot Dead in Revenge Attack in 2026

Mishkaham Yohanna Jatau Samkwar, the traditional leader of the Mwaghavul in Bokkos Local Government Area, was shot in the leg at his home in Daffo on the night of October 13, 2026. Following the shooting, he was taken to a hospital in Daffo and later transferred to a cottage hospital in Mangu, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Bulus Dabit, the National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, indicated that the attack was likely a revenge act connected to the kidnapping of Samkwar's son, Zuhumnan Nanle, who had been abducted in Daffo on October 3, 2026. The Mwaghavul Development Association condemned the violence against its community and called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the suspects.

Kefas Mallai, Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, confirmed the incident and expressed concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the area. As of the report, no arrests had been made, and security agencies in Plateau State had not issued a public statement regarding the killing.