They affected at least 17 rural communities in the Nigerian local government areas of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi, resulting in at least 200 deaths and injuries to more than 500 people[1][2] as well as significant property damage.

[3] Plateau State is in Nigeria's Middle Belt and has a history of ethnic and religious conflicts, mainly between Muslim Fulani herders and Christian farmers.

[5] The bandit conflict began in 2011 as a result of disagreements over land ownership and grazing rights between the herders and farmers.

"[10] At least 17 rural communities in the regions of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi were attacked on 23 and 24 December, leaving at least 200 people dead and over 500 wounded.

Plateau State governor Caleb Mutfwang restated his vows to bring the perpetrators of the massacres to justice.