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Police Arrest 2 Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Plateau
Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspected car snatchers in the state.The command’s spokesman, Mr Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos.Alabo said that a Ford Explorer vehicle with registration number SHD 452 JT and chassis number 1FM5K8D81EGB13576, reported... -
Woman Pours Hot Water On Three Children Of Her Co-wife In Plateau
Three children are currently battling for their lives at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) after their stepmother poured hot water on them while they were sleeping on Monday.Reports revealed that the distressing incident took place in the vicinity of Gibiya Street, near New Market Road in the... -
How Unknown Gunmen Kill 17Yr Old Herder, 35 Cows In Plateau
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed a 17-year-old herder and 35 cows at Nafan community in Fan District and Doruwa Babuje in Ropp District of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the perpetrators of the crime were riding on motorcycles ... -
29Yr Old Man, Joseph Yakubu Arrested For Allegedly Killing His Father With Pestle In Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended a 29-year-old man, Joseph Yakubu, for allegedly murdering his father, Yakubu Dalyop, with a pestle in the Anglo-Jos community, Jos South Local Government Area of the state.The arrest was part of a series of suspects paraded for various offenses by th... -
Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Killed Man, James In Plateau
A man identified as James has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Plateau State. A Facebook user, Layi, who disclosed this in a post on Friday, February 23, 2024, said the incident happened in Kuka village, Shendam Local Government Area of the state. “This world is full of evil ones. This you... -
How Rampaging Gunmen Kill Two Friends, Injure Five Persons In Plateau
Rampaging gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed two men and injured five others in Rawuru community in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, killing a 28-year-old ... -
Plateau APC Publicity Secretary, Sylvanus Namang Shot Dead Outside His Hotel Room
Sylvanus Namang, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, has been killed.The man was been shot dead in Pankshin town, Pankshin Local Government Area of the state.An official of the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident to Daily T... -
How Troops Burst Weapon Manufacturing Factory In Plateau, Recover Cache Of Arms And Ammunition
A weapon manufacturing factory in Plateau, has been intercepted by Troops of Operation Safe Haven who recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. According to the statement, one suspect, Tapshak Plangji, was arrested duri... -
Police Arrest Fleeing Suspected Kidnapper Of Plateau Catholic Priests In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Christopher Yaro, who allegedly partook in the abduction of two Reverend Fathers for ransom in Pankshin, Plateau State.The kidnappers abducted the priests on February 1, 2024.Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Omolola Odut... -
Plateau Journalist, Juliana Olajide Loses 17Yr Old Daughter & Grandson In House Fire
A journalist working with the University of Jos Ice FM in Plateau State, Juliana Olajide, has lost her 17-year-old daughter and a grandson in a fire that razed the family's apartment.It was learnt that the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, but the family suspected an electrical surg... -
Bus Passengers, Catholic Priests Regain Freedom From Kidnappers In Kogi, Plateau
The 14 passengers abducted while traveling in two buses in Inyenle and Ogugu in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State and two missionaries kidnapped at the Parish Rectory of Saint Vincent De Paul Parish in Fier, Catholic Diocese of Pankshin, Plateau State have regained freedom from thei... -
Tragedy As 3 Persons Lost Their Lives, 3 Others Injured In Plateau Auto Crash
Tragically, at least three individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries on Tuesday when a truck plunged off an overhead bridge in Jos, the capital of Plateau State.Daily Trust correspondent gathered that the three persons were trapped under the vehicle and died, adding that abo... -
Drama As Commercial Motorcyclist, Caleb Ebenezer Who Was Declared Dead In Plateau Speaks Up, Debunks Claims
Caleb Ebenezer, a commercial motorcycle rider previously pronounced dead in the Mangu crisis, has debunked the claims.He has come forward to affirm that he is, indeed, alive.Ebenezer, who spoke with The Nation in Jos, said: “I’m personally debunking the statement of the military who told the wh... -
Many Feared Killed As Soldiers, Bandits Clash In Troubled Mangu Community In Plateau State
Numerous casualties have been reported in a clash between soldiers and gunmen in two villages of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday morning.It was learnt that no fewer than 30 gunmen were killed while some soldiers sustained injuries during the clash few hours after Governor C... -
"Drug Abuse Is Responsible For The Rising Insecurity In Plateau" — Plateau State Gov. Mutfwang
The executive governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, has said the abuse of illicit drugs plays a role in the heightened insecurity in the state.Communities in Mangu LGA experienced fresh attacks on January 23 that left at least 30 people, including women and children dead.The attack forced the ... -
Plateau Killing: 'Your Private Visit Shows Lack Of Empathy' – Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Tinubu
Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo has questioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his private visit to Paris, France. He said there is more to the visit than the Presidency is telling Nigerians. Recall that the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, discl... -
Mangu Killings: Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, Appeals For Peace in Plateau
Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has begged on behalf of Plateau residents. He called for an end to the killings in the state. Taking to his Instagram page on Thursday, Musa called for unity in the state. He wrote, “A heartfelt plea for peace in Plateau. Dear Plateau family and Nigerians... -
Plateau Police Recovers 10 Bodies Following Attacks In Mangu
The Police Command in Plateau says gunmen killed 10 people, razed down 10 houses and injured two others in the January 24 attack at Kwahaslalek Community of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau.DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this while addre... -
Pregnant Woman Who Delivered a Baby In The Midst of Plateau Crisis Shares Her Ordeal
A woman simply identified as Zainab was delivered of a baby boy in the open in Mangu town of Plateau State as killings and destruction of properties continued unabated late into the night of Tuesday and yesterday.Zainab, who was heavily pregnant when the killings started, narrated how she was frigh... -
Family of Five Burnt to Death in Their House in Fresh Plateau Community Crisis
A family of five was burnt to de@th in their house, in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred as a result of the crisis that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, 23rd January 2024.The house, located around the Sohon Kasuwa area of the local government, was set on fi... -
Tragedy Strikes Again As Gunmen Attack Community In Plateau
Unidentified gunmen, on Tuesday, carried out another attack in the Mangu local government area of Plateau state, resulting in the loss of many lives and the destruction of more than 15 houses, shops, a church, and a mosque.The Sabogari Area of the local government area was the epicentre of the late... -
17-Year-Old Herder, Abdulhamid Ahmad Stabbed To Death While Grazing In Plateau
Abdulhamid Ahmad, a 17-year-old herder, has been reportedly killed in Plateau State.He was reportedly stabbed to death in the Nbar community of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.The state chairman of Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN), Garba Abdullahi, and the state presi... -
"Security Agents Know Masterminds Of Plateau Attacks" -Plateau State Gov. Caleb Mutfwang Claims
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has claimed that masterminds of recent attacks in the state are well-known to security agents.The Governor also expressed convictions that the incessant attacks on the Plateau are acts of terrorism.He made these known while speaking on Channels Television'... -
Supreme Court Reverses Sack Of Mutfwang As Plateau Gov
A lot of people have suffered because of what the Plateau Court of Appeal did with the appeal says Justice John Okoro.The Court of Appeal had sacked 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Plateau state assembly.... -
"Plateau Killings Show That Nigeria Is In A Total State Of Collapse" – Ex Minister, Ezekwesili
Ex-Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the gruesome murder of Plateau residents on Christmas eve.She stated that the killings have shown that the country is broken down and in a state of total collapse.The former minister asserted that killings would continue in the country becaus... -
15Yr Old Herder, Adamu Stabbed By Hoodlum In Plateau
A 15-year-old herder, Yusuf Adamu, has been stabbed by a yet-to-be-identified hoodlum around TCNN of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Disclosing this to newsmen, the older brother of the deceased, Dauda Suleiman, said the unfortunate incident occured on Sunday, January 7 while the ... -
PLATEAU MASSACRE: ‘Nigeria May Become Another Somalia’ – Gov Mutfwang Of Plateau Warns
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has issued a warning that without immediate action to halt the long-standing violence claiming lives in the state, Nigeria could find itself in a situation akin to war-torn Somalia.Concerned about the prolonged cycle of violence, the governor called for coll... -
Plateau Massacre: 8 Persons Have Been Arrested – Police Gives Update
Following the recent massacre in communities in Bakkos, Barkin-Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State, eight suspected persons have been arrested and kept in police custody.Gistmania reports that the onslaughts claimed the lives of about 200 persons.The police spokesperson in the st... -
VIDEO: Plateau Killings: Angry Women Protest, Set Ablaze Traditional Ruler’s House
Dozens of women protesting the recent killings in Plateau State have burned down the house of the District Head of Bokkos town in Bokkos Local Government Area, Michal Monday Adanchi.According to Kelechi Bom,a journlaist the women set the house ablaze over the arrest of some members of the community... -
Suspected Kidnappers Kill Immigration Officer, Aaron in Plateau
An officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service named, Aaron has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Jos, Plateau State. It was gathered that Aaron was shot dead by the gunmen on Tuesday night, January 2, 2024. Family members and neighbours confirmed the incident on Facebook. The dec... -
Plateau Attack Carried Out To Make Tinubu’s Govt Look Stupid – Defence Chief
The Defence Headquarters has characterized the deadly Christmas Eve attacks in Plateau State, which resulted in no fewer than 150 deaths, as a calculated attempt to embarrass and undermine the Federal Government effort.Gistmania reports that the deadly attack on the two Local Government Areas of th... -
Reno Omokri Taunts Peter Obi For Flying A Private Jet to Plateau State, Nigerians React (VIDEO)
Controversial politician, Reno Omokri has taunted politician Peter Obi. Omokri taunted Obi for flying a Private jet to Plateau state on Saturday December 30. He posted a video of Peter Obi disembarking from the private jet alongside his running mate in the 2023 presidential election, Datti Baba-Ah... -
Plateau Govt Declares 7 Days Mourning Over Attacks That Claimed Over 150 Lives
Following the Christmas eve attacks in some communities in Plateau State, which left over 150 persons dead, the state government on Monday declared seven days of mourning starting January 1. Governor Caleb Mutfwang made the declaration in his New Year statewide broadcast to the peopleGovernor Caleb... -
"May God Free Nigeria From Horrors" - Pope Francis Speaks On Plateau killings
Pope Francis has prayed for Nigeria over the spate of killings and insurgent activities in the country in recent times.Recall that the murder of over 200 lives in rustic communities in Plateau State by insurgents has continued to attract local and international attention. “Let us pray together fo... -
2024: Gov. Mutfwang Assures Citizens That Plateau 'll Be Choice Destination For All Like Rwanda
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State on Monday said the State can be like Rwanda, which has now become a peaceful country and choice destination in Africa despite the crises that bedevilled it in the past.He also said as a mark of honour to those killed during the Christmas eve attacks in the S... -
Bishop Adeoye Weighs In On Plateau Massacre, Task People To Defend Themselves Against Killers
An Osun cleric, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has urged the survivors of the Christmas day massacre in Plateau State to rise up and defend themselves.Bishop Adeoye, while condemning the Christmas day killings in Plateau State also described the videos shared from the attack scenes as horrible.The cleric, in ... -
"Plateau Killings Is Beyond Herder-farmer Clashes, Murderers Want To Take Over Nigeria" — Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Kukah has said that the killings in Plateau state are beyond herder-farmer clashes as murderers “want their own kind of Nigeria according to their ideology”.Kukah who was commenting on the attack which claimed over 200 lives with hundreds of houses and farmland... -
Peter Obi Storms Bokkos IDP Camp, Donates N10m To Support Victims Of Plateau Attacks
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has made a donation of N10 million to support the victims of the Christmas Eve attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State.Obi announced the donation when he visited the Internally Disp... -
Declare Day Of National Mourning On Plateau Killings, NANS Urges FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students has implored the Federal Government to declare a day of national mourning on the killings in Plateau State which happened on Christmas Eve.NANS declared embarrassing the fact that the security agencies have not been able to arrest the assailants behind ... -
PLATEAU MASSACRE: How 9-Yr-Old Was Manipulated Into Leading Attackers To Villagers’ Hideout
Revd Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam, the President and CEO of the Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, has revealed how the distressing exploitation of a nine-year-old boy, resulted in a tragic massacre in Chirang village, Plateau State, on Christmas Eve.As recounted by a woman who narrowly survived the incident ...
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