A family of eight was killed in the Mbwelle community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday night. The attack occurred at about 11:00 pm when gunmen on motorbikes invaded the neighborhood and opened fire in multiple directions. According to Tribune Online, the assailants targeted the family, leaving no survivors among those present. Several others were injured in the shooting but managed to escape. The identities of the victims have not been fully disclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Security forces have been deployed to the area, though no arrests have been made. The incident has sparked fear among residents, many of whom are now demanding increased protection. Community leaders have condemned the killings and called for urgent intervention to curb the wave of violence in the region. Plateau State has experienced recurring ethnic and religious tensions, often leading to deadly clashes. The state government has yet to issue an official statement on the massacre.