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Gunmen Kill Pastor, Wife, Three Others In Plateau Community

Five persons including a Pastor with the Assemblies of God Church have been killed when gunmen invaded the Kimakpa community in the Kwall district, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa local government area of Plateau State.The State Police Command and Operation Safe Haven, OpSH could not confirm this as their spokesmen, DSP Alfred Alabo and Major Samson Zhak

11 Suspects Declare Wanted By Police Over Plateau Killings

11 suspects have been declared wanted over attacks on communities and killings in Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State.The announcement was made on Friday, May 31, at a press conference held in Jos at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a special task force set up by the authorities to maintain
Again, Bandits Kill 9 Persons, Raze 6 Houses In Plateau

Bandits have again killed nine persons and destroyed six houses in the Zurak and Dakai communities in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. A statement by Mr Alfred Alabo, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police Command, however said that the bandits met an “aggressive on Victim slaught” by a combined team of securit

Panic As Police Officer Is Shot Dead In Plateau Market

A police officer assigned to the enforcement team of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board has tragically lost his life after being shot in Jos market.It was learnt that the incident happened on Wednesday morning at the Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area where security agents and taskforce officials have been battling to clear the
Police Arrests Bandit Treating Gunshot Wound At Plateau Hospital

Men of the Plateau state police command have arrested one of the bandits who attacked the Zurack Community in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State while treating his gunshot wounds in a hospital. In a statement released, the spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, the arrested bandits had been transferred to the St

Bandits Invade Plateau Community In Fresh Attack, Kill 40 Persons

Bandits have reportedly attacked Zurak village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing more than 40 persons, including vigilantes.Gistmania reports that the incident occurred around 5:00 pm on Monday, when people were going about their normal activities, quoting residents of the community.According to the report,
Suspected Robber Arrested In Bank With IED After Demanding N100m In Plateau State

A young man was on Monday arrested with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to his tummy at a branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) in Dadinkowa, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.Sources said the yet unidentified man had approached a teller with a note demanding to be handed N100m or he would detonate the explosive.

Heavy Rainstorm Injures Three, Destroy 200 Houses In Plateau

Rainstorm has injured three persons and damaged over 200 houses in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of Plateau State.The Publicity Secretary, Miango Youth Development Association, Nuhu Nga, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the sad incident occurred on Monday afternoon.Nga listed affected structures to include residential houses, a cli
DSS Seals Clinic In Plateau State Amid Allegations Of Quackery & Patient Death

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken decisive action by sealing off the Al-Ihsan clinic located in the Ungwan Rogo community of Jos North local government area in Plateau State.The move follows allegations of quackery and the reported death of a patient who underwent treatment at the clinic, as reported by Daily Trust on Sunday.Accordi

Nigerian Army Kill Terrorists in Fierce Gun Battle, Rescue Kidnap Victims in Katsina & Plateau

The Nigerian Army troops, in separate operations, have neutralised terrorists in Katsina and rescued two kidnap victims in Plateau State.A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), said troops in conjunction with a team from the Nigeria Police and Katsina State Community Watch Corps, engaged terrorists at Danmusa
Seven Repentant Bandits Surrender Weapons To Security Operatives In Plateau

It's encouraging to hear about the positive developments in Plateau State regarding the surrender of weapons by bandits. The decision of seven bandits to renounce violence and willingly return their AK 47 rifles is a significant step towards promoting peace and security in the region.The non-kinetic approach adopted by the state government an

Group Condemns Plateau Attacks, Charges Security Agencies To Hunt Down Perpetrators

A peace advocacy group, Conference of Plateau Peace Builders Network, CPPBN, has condemned in strong terms the renewed violent attacks on Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State, which left ten dead and many others with varying degrees of injuries.Among those killed by suspected terrorists’ was a promising 200-level computer sci
Management of Plateau State University Shut Down Institution Over Deadly Attacks

Plateau State University, Bokkos, has announced a suspension of all academic activities in the institution for a period of 10 days.The decision to close down the institution followed the attack and killing of a 200-level Computer Science student of the institution on Friday during a night attack around the university’s environment.The Registrar

Tragic As Suspected Fulani Militia Kill Plateau State Uni Student, Dading James Jordan

The Plateau State University community is in mourning following the tragic demise of Dading James Jordan, a second-year Computer Science student, who was allegedly killed by suspected Fulani militias.The incident occurred on Thursday night, April 18, 2024, when gunmen launched a deadly attack on Chikam, a neighboring community of the university lo
VIDEO: Unrest In Plateau As Gunmen Kill University Student, 19 Others 20 In Fresh Attack

At least 20 people have been confirmed killed in two communities of Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State.It was gathered that 15 villagers mostly women were on Thursday night attack and killed in Tilengpat, Pushit, communities of Mangu Local Government Area (LGA).Also on the same Thursday night five persons including a Student

Deadly Nighttime Raids On Plateau State Villages Claim Ten Lives

In a tragic turn of events, two villages within the Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, namely Mandung-Mushu and Kopnanle, were brutally attacked on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals.Barr. Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC Vanguard), confirmed the attacks in a stat

Plateau State Police Arrest Two in Armed Robbery Crackdown

The Plateau State Police Command announced the arrest of two suspects linked to an armed robbery in Mavo Community, Wase Local Government Area. The successful operation also led to the recovery of weapons and a stolen motorcycle.DSP Alfred Alabo, the Public Relations Officer for the command, revealed details of the operation during a press briefin

Police Arrest Fake Soldier, Gunrunner, 42 Others In Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command on Friday paraded a fake soldier and 43 other suspects for crimes ranging from kidnapping, defilement of a minor, culpable homicide, armed robbery, cultism and gun running, among others.The Commissioner of Police in the State, Hassan Yabanet, paraded the suspects while briefing journalists at the Command’s headqu
NSCDC Apprehends Seven Suspects For Railway Vandalism in Plateau State

The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has made a significant breakthrough in combating railway vandalism with the arrest of seven suspects in the state.According to Alexander Barunde, the Commandant of the NSCDC in Plateau State, the suspects were apprehended at Kwakwi community in Riyom Local Government Area

Fake Doctor Who Conducted Medical Treatments in Schools & Worship Places Arrested in Plateau

A fake doctor who allegedly conducted medical treatments in schools and places of worship across Plateau State has been apprehended.The Plateau State chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Bapigaan Audu, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, March 20, which he co-signed with the association’s Public Relations Office
Troops Foil Multiple Kidnap Attempts In Plateau And Zamfara, Eliminate Militant

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in Jos South Local Government of Plateau State, have rescued one Mrs. Rosemary Jekpe, who was kidnapped at her residence in Abuja Layout, Bukuru Low Cost Housing in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statemen

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, reportedly stolen at Aja, Lagos State, was recovered at La
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 bustling metropolis of Jos, Plateau State.Accordi

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 when they opened fire and killed the herder.Anothe
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 the state Commissioner of Police, CP Hassan Yabanet,

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 young man here was killed by kidnappers at Kuka shend

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 man, Mr. Moses Dalyop and his friend, Samuel Yakub
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 Trust correspondent on the telephone, adding that 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 during the operation while the alleged owner of the fa
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 Odutola confirmed the arrest on Tuesday.The command no