Return our IDPs to their homes before ranching, Benue leaders tell FG
He appealed to Benue residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that the socio-cultural organisations would continue to engage relevant authorities
19 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack
The attack, according to residents, occurred late Sunday night while people in the community were asleep.
Gunmen ambush, kill district head in Plateau
The monarch was said to have sustained severe injuries during the attack and was immediately rushed to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment.
Gunmen kill two vigilantes in fresh Plateau attack
The killing of the two vigilantes has heightened tension in the area, with residents expressing fears over the persistent security challenges confronting rural communities in Riyom LGA.
Baptist leaders to Govt: Killings, displacement threatening Church growth in Plateau
The Nigerian Baptist Convention’s Conference Presidents and their wives have expressed concern over persistent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, warning that killings, displacement of worshippers and destruction of church infrastructure are threatening church growth and missionary activities in the region.
Gunmen ambush, kill 52-year-old man in Plateau, destroy farmlands
A 52-year-old man, Joshua Bulus, has been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Dyan community of Rim District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Plateau attack: Tears, anger as eight victims laid to rest
“We are sick and tired of being killed. We have been living in peace and have tried everything humanly possible not to engage anybody.”
Former councillor murdered in Plateau community
According to the sources, the former councillor was ambushed and killed by unknown assailants while making his way back to Timshat.
Eight killed, scores injured as gunmen attack Plateau community
No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed while more than 10 others sustained injuries following an attack by gunmen on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Operatives arrest kidnap plotter, terror suspect in Plateau
Security operatives in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, motorcycle thieves and a suspected terror collaborator in a major security breakthrough aimed at curbing criminal activities in the area.
Troops warn against cattle rustling, destruction of farmlands in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa, JOS The military Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, has warned residents of five local government areas in Plateau State against cattle rustling and destruction of farmlands during the farming season, declaring that anyone caught fomenting trouble would be dealt with decisively. The General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, […]
Jos North Killings: Plateau court grants suspects leave to call witnesses
A High Court sitting in Jos on Tuesday granted four persons standing trial over the killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, leave to call five witnesses each in their defence.
Again, gunmen kill two family members in Plateau community
Gunmen suspected to be bandits operating in Plateau State have reportedly attacked Kogot village in Vwang (Vom) District of Jos South Local Government Area, killing two members of the same family.
Gunmen kill 13 in fresh Plateau attack, many injured
No fewer than 13 persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen in Ngbra Zongo community of Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau
Many persons are feared killed, with several others wounded, after gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Nding Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Plateau killings: Police deploy security operatives to flashpoints
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed additional security personnel to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following a deadly attack on the Nding community in Fan District, which left two persons dead and three others injured.
