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Gunmen kill 15 in Plateau community

Gunmen kill 15 in Plateau community

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos— No fewer than 15 people have been killed at the Gidan Ado community of Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while others were injured and were now receiving treatment in a hospital. Recall that a year ago, armed men disturbed the Christmas celebration in communities in the Mangu, […]

Additional security personnel deployed to Plateau for peaceful yuletide

Additional security personnel deployed to Plateau for peaceful yuletide

To forestall a repeat of violence in communities in Plateau State, especially as the festive season approaches, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has approved the deployment of additional troops and critical combat enablers to Plateau State.

Jos bomb scare dismissed by Police as false alarm

Jos bomb scare dismissed by Police as false alarm

Diverse messages had circulated on social media about a suspected explosive device in the vicinity, causing panic, but the State Police Command debunked the rumour, saying it was a false alarm.

Plateau men solicit family inheritance for women

Plateau men solicit family inheritance for women

Men promoting gender justice in Plateau State have appealed to traditional institutions in Nigeria to promote gender equality in their domain by ensuring women are not denied any form of inheritance by the men in their families.

Police arrest 18 suspects over diverse crimes in Plateau

Police arrest 18 suspects over diverse crimes in Plateau

The Police in Plateau State has nabbed 18 suspects who allegedly committed diverse crimes and urged citizens to continue to assist security agencies with relevant and timely information to nip crime in the bud.

Fresh attacks claim lives in Plateau communities

Fresh attacks claim lives in Plateau communities

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos—Fresh attacks, Tuesday night in the Daffo and Kwatas communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have claimed no fewer than seven lives, sources said. Natives had gone on many social media platforms calling for assistance to repel the attackers, whom they said were lurking around the communities in the […]

Plateau gov relaxes curfew

Plateau gov relaxes curfew

Bere said Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, who ordered relaxation of the curfew, said there would now be free movement between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., effective Thursday.

Five killed in Plateau community 

Five killed in Plateau community 

A fresh attack on Wednesday night in the Hwrra community, Kwall district, Irigwe Chiefdom of the Bassa local government area of Plateau State claimed five lives and three houses.

Two killed, one injured in Plateau community

Two killed, one injured in Plateau community

Two persons have been killed and one injured as gunmen on Friday night attacked residents of the Kparenke community in the Miango District, Irigwe Chiefdom of the Bassa local government area of Plateau State.