Tag: Plateau
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Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest 11 Suspects In Plateau
By Opeyemi Adelakun Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered weapons during separate security operations in Plateau State. The Joint Task Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Oteh. According to the statement,…
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Fresh Plateau Attacks: 15 Killed As Gunmen Target Passengers, Communities
By Paul Joseph At least 15 people have been killed in separate attacks by suspected terrorists across three local government areas of Plateau State, with nine passengers reportedly among those killed while travelling to Jos. The attacks occurred on Sunday night in Dungus community in Jos South Local Government Area, as well as communities in…
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Plateau Shuts Schools As Diphtheria Death Toll Hits 23
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all primary and secondary schools following a diphtheria outbreak that has killed 23 people in the state. The closure, directed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Saturday, will take effect from Monday, September 7, and remain in place until further notice. The decision…
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Women Protest Killings as 24 Victims Receive Mass Burial in Plateau
By George Omagbemi Women from Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, staged a peaceful protest following the killing of 24 residents by gunmen. The women marched through the community carrying leaves and demanded urgent government intervention to protect residents from recurring attacks.…
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Suspected Assailants Kill 45-year-old man in Plateau
By Sunday Ameh A 45-year-old man identified as Mabur Simon has been killed by suspected assailants in Maori Village, Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 9:20am on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, according to a military source. The source told Newsmen that troops of Sector 5,…
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Gunmen Kill Two, Injure One, Burn Houses In Fresh Plateau Attacks
By Opeyemi Adelakun At least two people have been killed and another injured after gunmen attacked four Berom communities in Plateau State, with houses also reportedly set ablaze during the fresh violence. The attacks occurred on Tuesday night in Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village in Bachi District, Dorong and Jol Village, according to the Berom Youth…
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Gunmen Attack Plateau Again, Kills Family of 5, others
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Gunmen have again struck in Plateau State, killing a family of five alongside another victim in a fresh attack on Nding community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The assault, carried out late at night, has deepened fear among residents, with eyewitnesses reporting that the attackers opened fire on unsuspecting villagers,…
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Tinubu Calls for Renewed Commitment to Peace in Plateau Amid Persistent Violence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders in Plateau State to return to their communities with renewed dedication to peacebuilding efforts, urging collective action to end the recurring cycle of violence and killings in the region. April 29, 2026 — The President made the appeal…
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Mob Justice Erupts in Plateau After Monarch’s Killing
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A tragic breakdown of law and order has been reported in Plateau State, where community anger over the killing of a traditional ruler escalated into deadly mob action against suspected perpetrators. On 25 April 2026, reports confirmed that three individuals accused of involvement in the murder of a village head in…
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Angry Youths Destroy Military Checkpoint in Plateau Over Fresh Killings
By Paul Joseph Tension escalated in the Gashish community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State late Monday as protesting women vandalised a military checkpoint in anger over persistent attacks and insecurity in the area. The women, who came out in large numbers, accused security operatives of failing to protect residents from repeated assaults…
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Apostle Joshua Selman Donates Relief Materials to Plateau Attack Victims
By Paul Joseph Renowned Nigerian cleric, Joshua Selman, has donated relief materials valued at over ₦100 million to victims of recent attacks in Plateau State, as part of efforts to support affected communities and promote recovery. The donation was presented during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Old Government House in…
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Unusual Event in Plateau as 22-Degree Halo Appears in Sky, Causing Surprise
By Paul Joseph Residents of Plateau State were astonished to wake up to an unusual 22-degree sun halo in the sky on Wednesday morning, a phenomenon that took many by surprise as it was said to be the first time it had been seen in the State. A halo is an optical effect that appears…