LOCATION: Maikatako town and nearby Maihakorin Gold, approximately 40 miles south of Jos, Plateau State, central Nigeria.
TIME: November 26, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time.
SITUATION: Automatic gunshots have been reported in the area, with soldiers arriving at the scene. The extent of their intervention is unknown.
CONTEXT: Armed attacks by terrorists identifying as Fulani are common in this region. Recent attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including the killing of five civilian defenders 2 miles from Maikatako on October 14.
THREAT LEVEL: High
RECOMMENDATIONS:
– Avoid the area until the situation is brought under control.
– Stay informed through local news and security reports.
– Exercise extreme caution when traveling to or through the region.
– Follow all instructions from local authorities and security personnel.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The attacks in the Bokkos area are believed to be aimed at land grab and ethnic displacements, according to town leaders and lawmakers.
