Gunmen have shot and unalived the Mishkaham Bokkos, Da Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, at his residence in Daffo, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Samkwar, the traditional ruler was reportedly attacked on Monday night, October 12, 2026 and shot in the leg before being rushed to a hospital in Daffo for treatment. He was later referred to another medical facility but reportedly passed on Wednesday, October 14, according to a community leader. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos Local Government Area, Kefas Mallai, who confirmed the incident to journalists, expressed concern over the prevailing security situation in the area. "They came to his house at night and shot him in the leg. He was rushed to a hospital in Daffo, but he was later referred to another hospital. Unfortunately, he passed away," Mallai said.