Ruwi Village, Bokkos LGA, Plateau State — Contextual Overview
Recent Attacks and Humanitarian Crisis
Ruwi Village, situated in Bokkos LGA of Nigeria's Plateau State, has been among the communities severely impacted by violent attacks, particularly in early 2025. Between March 27 and April 2, coordinated attacks struck five villages in Bokkos—including Ruwi—leading to the deaths of many residents and significant displacement.
These attacks were part of a broader escalation of ethnic and communal violence in Plateau, resulting in over 65,000 people displaced across the region.
Background and Administrative Details
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Location & Administration: Ruwi is a rural settlement within Bokkos Local Government Area in the central Plateau State, part of Nigeria's Middle Belt region.
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Ethnic Tensions: Violence in and around Ruwi reflects deep-seated tensions between ethnic groups such as the Ron, Mwaghavul, and Fulani, often tied to historical disputes, crop destruction, and competition over land and grazing rights.
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Humanitarian Response: Following the attacks, Amnesty International and other aid groups warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Plateau, citing mounting death tolls and widespread displacement.
Summary
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Ruwi Village has tragically been a target in a wave of coordinated attacks within Bokkos LGA in early 2025.
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These events are emblematic of broader ethnic and security issues destabilizing central Nigeria.
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The crisis has produced urgent humanitarian needs—displacement, loss of life, and ongoing insecurity.
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