Bokkos
About
Bokkos is a town and Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. It has an area of 1,682 square kilometres and a population of 178,454 at the 2006 census. The local government has eight districts, namely Bokkos, Mushere, Daffo, Sha, Manguna, Richa, Toff and Kamwai, and 20 electoral wards. The indigenous languages spoken in the area include Ron.
History
Plateau State University, located in Bokkos, was temporarily closed in 2007 but reopened in 2012. The area has experienced recurrent violence over land, ethnicity, religion and political power, affecting both Christian and Muslim communities. In December 2023, between 140 and 300 Christians were killed in a four-day massacre during the Christmas season in Plateau State, and on Easter Monday, 1 April 2024, ten Christians were killed in attacks on three communities of the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle, reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani militants.
Source: Wikipedia: Bokkos
Key Facts
State
Plateau State
Chairman
Monday Kassa
Area
1682 km²
Population
178,454 (2006 census)