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  • Seven Repentant Bandits Surrender Weapons To Security Operatives In Plateau

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    .. 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

    .. 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    .. 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

    . 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

    . 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
  • Plateau Journalist, Juliana Olajide Loses 17Yr Old Daughter & Grandson In House Fire

    . 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 surge.The fire incident also left Mrs Olajide and her
  • Bus Passengers, Catholic Priests Regain Freedom From Kidnappers In Kogi, Plateau

    . 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 their abductors.The passengers were traveling in two b
  • Tragedy As 3 Persons Lost Their Lives, 3 Others Injured In Plateau Auto Crash

    . 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 about 50 cows were also killed in the incident.An eye
  • Drama As Commercial Motorcyclist, Caleb Ebenezer Who Was Declared Dead In Plateau Speaks Up, Debunks Claims

    .. 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 whole world that I was killed in one of the attacks
  • Many Feared Killed As Soldiers, Bandits Clash In Troubled Mangu Community In Plateau State

    . 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 Caleb Mutfwang relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed o
  • "Drug Abuse Is Responsible For The Rising Insecurity In Plateau" — Plateau State Gov. Mutfwang

    . "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 state government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew,
  • Plateau Killing: 'Your Private Visit Shows Lack Of Empathy' – Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Tinubu

    . 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, disclosed on Wednesday that Tinubu would be going on a
  • Mangu Killings: Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, Appeals For Peace in Plateau

    . 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 as a whole.“Our state is hurting, and we need t
  • Plateau Police Recovers 10 Bodies Following Attacks In Mangu

    . 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 addressing newsmen on Thursday in Jos.Alabo explained t
  • Pregnant Woman Who Delivered a Baby In The Midst of Plateau Crisis Shares Her Ordeal

    . 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 frightened by the deafening sounds of guns and the sigh

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