After the tragic attacks resulting in the death of over 200 people across three local government areas in Plateau State, Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate establishment of a Military Barracks.
The Barracks will be in Miller Farm (Gada Biyu) Mbar District of Bokkos local government area. President Tinubu directed General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, to oversee the implementation of this initiative to tackle the security challenges plaguing the region.
Former governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye had attempted to facilitate the establishment of the Barracks to stop the persistent attacks that have brought about loss of life, widespread looting, and vandalization of property.
Once it becomes operational, the Barracks will intervene to tackle the persistent attacks and killings in Bokkos, Mangu, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and adjoining Nasarawa state.
This initiative is especially crucial following the simultaneous sacking of certain communities, widespread looting, and loss of life on Christmas Eve of 2023 in Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi local government areas.
