Bokkos killings: Catholic bishop donates cash, food items to IDPs

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Most Rev. Michael Gokum, the Catholic Bishop of Pankshin Diocese of Plateau, on Sunday donated food items and N45,000 to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau.

The donation was facilitated by the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the diocese.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen recently attacked some communities in Daffo District of Bokkos and killed many people, with scores injured and thousands rendered homeless.

Presenting the items to the displaced persons on Sunday, Gokum said the gesture was to alleviate their sufferings and give them a sense of belonging.

“We are here to empathise with our brothers and sisters who are affected by the recent ugly happenings in some communities of this locality.

“When such things happen, those affected become helpless; as such will need urgent support to cater…



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