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  • Police Rescue Kidnapped DPO Nwapi Augustus In Plateau

    . Police Rescue Kidnapped DPO Nwapi Augustus In Plateau

     The Police Command in Plateau says it has rescued the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Pankshin, SP Nwapi Augustus, who was abducted by gunmen.The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Jos.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen had, on Jan. 11, abduct
  • Gunmen Kidnap New DPO, SP Laree Who Was Recently Sent to Plateau State

    . Gunmen Kidnap New DPO, SP Laree Who Was Recently Sent to Plateau State

     The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Pankshin Division, Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been kidnapped by gunmen.It was gathered that the police officer popularly called SP Lareee, was abducted on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at WOKTORI Hotel in Pankshin.A policeman in the council area confirmed the development to The Pun
  • Pastor Sets Colleagues’ Cars Ablaze Over Claims Of Hatred In Jos, Plateau State

    . Pastor Sets Colleagues’ Cars Ablaze Over Claims Of Hatred In Jos, Plateau State

     A Jos-based pastor, Albarka Bitrus, has been arrested by operatives of the Plateau State Police Command for burning two cars and a bicycle belonging to other clerics whom he claimed hated him.The spokesman for the command, Alabo Alfred, in a statement on Wednesday, said Bitrus disclosed that on January 4, 2023, he set ablaze a Mercedes Benz, a Toy
  • How Police Foil Attempt To Kidnap Speaker Of Plateau Assembly, Yakubu Sanda

    . How Police Foil Attempt To Kidnap Speaker Of Plateau Assembly, Yakubu Sanda

     Men of the Plateau State Police Command on Friday night foiled an attempt by suspected kidnappers to whisk away the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yakubu Sanda.The Speaker was said to have been trailed at about 20 minutes past 11 pm by the armed men in an ash-colored Honda CR-V to his residence at the Federal Low-cost in Jos but the attem
  • Lady Travelling From Plateau Reveals How She Fought Kidnappers With Her Bare Hands

    . Lady Travelling From Plateau Reveals How She Fought Kidnappers With Her Bare Hands

     A female traveller in Plateau State, Lucy Jeremiah, who was abducted by a nine-member kidnap gang on Monday, narrated how she, alongside other victims fought the kidnappers with bare hands to escape from the bush, where they were held captives.It was learnt that the kidnappers had abducted Jeremiah alongside four other victims while they were trav
  • 8 Killed, Many Injured, Properties Destroyed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Plateau Residents

    .. 8 Killed, Many Injured, Properties Destroyed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Plateau Residents

     Armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen invaded Wumat community in Kwatas ward, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing eight people and injuring others.Adamu Isa, a resident of Bokkos town, told Daily Trust that the gunmen stormed the village around 10 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, and started shooting sporadically to scare t
  • Police Rescue 17-yr-old Girl Starved, Beaten & Imprisoned In A Goat Pen By Her Aunt In Plateau

    .. Police Rescue 17-yr-old Girl Starved, Beaten & Imprisoned In A Goat Pen By Her Aunt In Plateau

     A 17-year-old, allegedly kept captive in a goat cage by her aunt for more than a week in Rikkos, Jos North Local Government Area of the state, has been rescued by the Plateau State Police Command.She was saved after a neighbor notified Jos’ National Human Rights Commission, who then called the police.According to The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  • Suspected Fulani Militias Kill Lady Two-months After Her Graduation In Plateau

    . Suspected Fulani Militias Kill Lady Two-months After Her Graduation In Plateau

     Suspected Fulani militias invaded the Maikatako Community, in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a young graduate, Satmun Gyokos, alongside other residents. According to friends and former coursemates, Satmum graduated from the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, two months ago. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Alfred Alabo
  • 9 Family Members Reportedly Killed, 7 Injured During Attack In Plateau Village

    . 9 Family Members Reportedly Killed, 7 Injured During Attack In Plateau Village

     Nine family members were reportedly killed and seven others injured during an attack on the Maikatako village, Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Tuesday night. “A native, Godwin Malan, told Vanguard that women and children were those affected most during the attack.“Malan added that the vigilantes were able to repel the attackers
  • Police Parade 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Plateau (Photos)

    .. Police Parade 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Plateau (Photos)

     The Plateau State Police Command on Friday paraded 10 suspects who allegedly committed various crimes ranging from kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, railway vandalism, culpable homicide and cattle rustling, and others.The State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, who paraded the suspects at the Police headquarters
  • BREAKING: Kidnapped Plateau Retired Police Inspector, Ayuba, One Other Regain Freedom

    . BREAKING: Kidnapped Plateau Retired Police Inspector, Ayuba, One Other Regain Freedom

     The retired Police Inspector, Ayuba Mangdihis, abducted from his home at Daika, Panyam district of Mangu local government area of Plateau State, has regained his freedom, after spending about a week in captivity.This is as another victim, Jacob Dawet, of the same community, also regained freedom.Both were released, Sunday night, after some yet-to-
  • Plateau Gov. Simon Lalong Asks Christians To Join Politics

    . Plateau Gov. Simon Lalong Asks Christians To Join Politics

     Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has enjoined Christians to actively get involved in politics of the country.He also urged Christians to endeavour to contribute positively to national development, democratic values and sound governance for harmonious relationship in the country.Speaking on Friday at the 14th annual conference of the Ass
  • How Retired Police Inspector Abducted In Plateau Community

    . How Retired Police Inspector Abducted In Plateau Community

     A retired Police Inspector has been kidnapped in the Daika community, Panyam district, Mangu local government area of Plateau State.The victim was said to have been abducted from his home at Daika at about 11 pm on Tuesday when the armed men stormed his home and this is happening about two weeks after another resident of the area was kidnapped and
  • 25Yrs Old, Bulus Asuma Commits Suicide After Losing Two Tricycles To Thieves In Plateau

    . 25Yrs Old, Bulus Asuma Commits Suicide After Losing Two Tricycles To Thieves In Plateau

     A 25-year-old man, Bulus Asuma, hung himself in Jos, Plateau State after he lost two tricycles belonging to his employers to robbers Asuma of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area commited su#cide in his room when he returned home the day the second tricycle was dispossessed from him by a gun-wielding man.Family sources say the deceased
  • 2023: Watch As Millions Of Crowd Troop Out For Peter Obi's Campaign In Plateau

    .. 2023: Watch As Millions Of Crowd Troop Out For Peter Obi's Campaign In Plateau

    The Labour Party (LP) held a large demonstration in Jos, the capital of the Plateau, on Wednesday to launch their campaign for the general election in 2023.The party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed, as well as other party members, were present.Last week, supporters of Labour Party’s presidential
  • Photos! 60-Year-Old Woman Killed By Suspected Fulani Militias In Plateau Community

    .. Photos! 60-Year-Old Woman Killed By Suspected Fulani Militias In Plateau Community

     Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed a 60-year-old woman identified as Laraba Dauda, at Mere village, in Rahoss community, Riyom local government area of Plateau State.A witness said the incident occurred on Monday, September 19, 2022, when the deceased went to fetch firewood."The deceased woman went to fetch firewood yesterday,
  • See Peter Obi’s Lookalike Spotted At A Rally In Plateau State (Photo)

    . See Peter Obi’s Lookalike Spotted At A Rally In Plateau State (Photo)

     A Nigerian man who looks like Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has been spotted attending his rally in Jos, Plateau State. The Obi lookalike was spotted at the Labour Party rally that happened on Saturday. He was among a large crowd of Obi/Datti supporters who came out for the two million-man solidarity marc
  • Masquerades Invade Church Beats Pastors And Members Black And Blue In Plateau

    . Masquerades Invade Church Beats Pastors And Members Black And Blue In Plateau

     A church in Shikal village of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State was on Sunday, September 18, invaded by masquerades.The masquerades disrupted the church service, flogged the Pastor and his members, and also destroyed the Church’s musical equipment.The worshippers were reportedly stunned by the masquerades’ action but did no
  • Suspected Ritualists Kill 14-Year-Old Nigerian Girl, Maryam Salisu In Plateau

    . Suspected Ritualists Kill 14-Year-Old Nigerian Girl, Maryam Salisu In Plateau

     Maryam Salisu, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl has been reportedly killed.The girl said to be of Babale community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State was found dead.A source told DAILY POST that the girl’s body was found in the trench with her eyes, breasts, tooth and tongue removed.Maryam, according to the source, was attacked while f
  • BREAKING: Suspected Gunmen Kidnap Plateau Monarch

    . BREAKING: Suspected Gunmen Kidnap Plateau Monarch

     A traditional ruler in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State has been abducted by gunmen riding on motorcycles. The traditional ruler identified as His Royal Highness, Dauda Mohammed Suleiman, was abducted when the gunmen attacked his palace in Pinau community of the council area on Monday night, September 5.A resident in Wase town and Chair
  • Shocking Face Of Woman, Joy Owolabi Allegedly Assaulted By NSCDC In Plateau

    . Shocking Face Of Woman, Joy Owolabi Allegedly Assaulted By NSCDC In Plateau

     A personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has been accused of assaulting a shop owner, Mrs. Joy Owolabi, in Jos, Plateau state. The incident which happened at the Nanmwa Junction, Abattoir area in Jos South local government area on Friday, September 2, left her with serious injuries on her eyes and other parts of her bod
  • Illegal Private Schools To Be Banned In Plateau State

    . Illegal Private Schools To Be Banned In Plateau State

     The Plateau State Government’s sledge hammer has fallen on no fewer than 5,000 private schools operating in the state, as part of moves to bring sanity to the school system. MUSA PAM write. For more than an estimated 50,000 children in private nursery, primary and secondary schools from low income backgrounds and underserved communities in Plate
  • Plateau Gov. Lalong Says The Catholic Archbishop Of Jos Has Accepted His Apology Over His Comment

    . Plateau Gov. Lalong Says The Catholic Archbishop Of Jos Has Accepted His Apology Over His Comment

     The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, says the Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev Matthew Ishaya Audu has accepted his apology for his comment on Pope Francis.Lalong, who was recently appointed Director-General of APC Presidential Campaign Council, had recently said that even the Pope would not object to his appointment for the APC presid
  • We Didn’t Endorse Lalong As Tinubu/Shettima’s Campaign DG, Says Plateau CAN Chair

    ..We Didn’t Endorse Lalong As Tinubu/Shettima’s Campaign DG, Says Plateau CAN Chair

     The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau State Chapter has warned politicians to desist from using Christianity and CAN in particular to promote their political interests saying as a body it never endorses the appointment of Governor Simon Lalong as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation.The State CAN Chairman,
  • Former Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Runs For Senate After Release From Jail

    . Former Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Runs For Senate After Release From Jail

     Senator Joshua Dariye, an ex-governor of Plateau State,  will declare interest to contest the Plateau Central senatorial seat on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2023 elections. Dariye, former Taraba governor, Jolly Nyame, and three others were, on Monday, August 9, released from prison three months after their pardon by the
  • 25Yrs Old Woman, Anesthesia Sati Who Give Birth To Quadruplets Cries For Help In Plateau

    . 25Yrs Old Woman, Anesthesia Sati Who Give Birth To Quadruplets Cries For Help In Plateau

     A young woman, Anesthesia Sati, who gave birth to a set of quadruplets in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sunday, has appealed to the state government, well-meaning individuals and groups to assist the children.The 25-year-old woman, who resides at Dulory, is a seamstress and her husband is a subsistence farmer.In her first pregnan
  • Plateau Govt Revokes Licenses Of Private Primary, Secondary Schools In The State

    . Plateau Govt Revokes Licenses Of Private Primary, Secondary Schools In The State

     The Plateau Government on Thursday revoked the licenses of all nursery, primary, and secondary schools in the state.Commissioner of Education, Elizabeth Wampum, disclosed this at a press conference.Wampum said the decision was taken after it was discovered that 5,000 private schools were operating without a license.The commissioner noted that abou
  • Gov. of Plateau Lalong, Confirmed As Tinubu’s Campaign DG

    . Gov. of Plateau Lalong, Confirmed As Tinubu’s Campaign DG

     The All Progressives Congress, on Thursday, confirmed the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Simon Lalong, as the Director General of its Presidential Campaign Council.The APC Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, revealed this to State House Correspondents shortly after meeting the President, Major General Muh
  • How Gunmen Storm Community Kill 5 In Plateau

    . How Gunmen Storm Community Kill 5 In Plateau

     The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of five villagers by gunmen at Fusa community in Fabur District of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Jos.According to him, the incident occurred on Thur
  • Bandits Kidnap Plateau Village Head's Wife, Kill Son

    . Bandits Kidnap Plateau Village Head's Wife, Kill Son

     No fewer than two persons, including Baba Yarima Jabi, the village head of Angwn Baraya in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been shot when gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the community in the early hours of Sunday.It was learned that while the village head was rushed to a nearby hospital in the council area, his son, Cham

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