Mwaghavul Leader Shot Dead in Bokkos LGA Attack

On October 13, 2026, Mishkaham Yohanna Jatau Samkwar, the Community Leader of the Mwaghavul people in Bokkos LGA, was shot in the leg by unknown gunmen at his residence in Daffor. He was rushed to a hospital in Mangu but succumbed to his injuries hours later.

Bulus Dabit, the National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, confirmed the incident and stated that the attack occurred shortly after the release of Samkwar's son, Zuhumnan Nanle, who had been kidnapped on October 3, 2026. Dabit condemned the murder and called for justice, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of the attackers.

Kefas Mallai, Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, also confirmed the incident and expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation, noting that attacks and killings had become frequent in the area, leading to a troubling normalization of violence among residents.