2023 Plateau State massacres
A series of armed attacks occurred between 23 and 25 December 2023 in Plateau State in central Nigeria. They affected at least 17 rural communities in the Nigerian local government areas of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi, resulting in at least 200 deaths and injuries to more than 500 people as well as significant property damage. Although no group claimed responsibility for the attacks, they are believed to have been committed by Fulani militias.
| 2023 Plateau State massacres | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Nigerian bandit conflict | |
| Location | Bokkos and Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Date | 24 December 2023 |
| Target | 20 rural communities |
Attack type | Coordinated mass shootings, arson |
| Weapons | Firearms |
| Deaths | ≈200 |
| Injured | ≈500 |
| Victims | Berom civilians |
| Perpetrators | Believed to have been Fulani militia |
| Motive | Ethnic and religious tensions, land disputes, herder–farmer conflicts |
| Inquiries | Amnesty International called for an independent investigation |
Attacks followed previous incidents in October and November 2023 | |
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