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SECURITY ALERT: SPORADIC SHOOTING IN MARKET TOWN SOUTH OF JOS

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.

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