Over 50 Killed in Latest Plateau State Attacks as Violence Escalates

Coordinated assaults on Zike and Kimakpa villages highlight worsening ethno-religious tensions and security failures in Nigeria's Middle Belt.

At least 51 people were killed in coordinated attacks on Zike and Kimakpa villages in Nigeria's Plateau state early Monday morning, with mass burials underway.
The violence follows an earlier attack less than two weeks ago in the Bokkos area, which left between 48 and 52 dead, marking an alarming escalation in the region.
Local authorities and Amnesty International have condemned the attacks, urging independent investigations into security lapses that have allowed such violence to persist.
The conflict is rooted in long-standing land disputes between Muslim Fulani herders and predominantly Christian farmers, exacerbated by climate change and weak law enforcement.
Thousands have been displaced by the ongoing violence, with communities facing significant trauma, loss of life, and the destruction of homes and livelihoods.