Tag: Plateau State
Tinubu’s historic visit signals new path to peace in Plateau
Ahead of the visit, Mr. President had deployed a high-level team to Angwan Rukuba to undertake critical groundwork on security…
Jang, Lalong pledge to unite against insecurity in Plateau
Jang said that the rising spate of insecurity was sabotaging economic prosperity, describing it as a ploy to destabilise the…
Killings: COAS Shaibu deploys more troops to calm tension in Plateau
By Ayorinde Oluokun The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of additional troops…
Plateau killings: Tinubu directs arrest of perpetrators, promises 5000-camera network for security
President Tinubu pledged that the government will do everything possible to ensure justice is served and provide comfort for the…
Panic in Jos as University orders mass student evacuation amid violence
The University of Jos has ordered the immediate evacuation of all students from campus hostels following a fresh outbreak of…
Police confirm 26 dead, 3 injured from attack on Jos community
Gunmen on Sunday night invaded the community in a commando-style attack, leaving dozens dead and some injured.
Troops nab 53 suspected criminals, extremists in Plateau
Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to proactive operations to dismantle criminal and extremist networks, protect civilians, and uphold law and order…
Lassa fever kills 2 medical doctors, 2 others in Plateau
Baamlong said the patients were currently being treated and the ministry has commenced an active contact tracing and surveillance in…
Plateau security: New Police chief pledges to restore peace
Ewah also called on other security agencies to work with the Police in order to achieve their goal...
‘How gunmen killed 9 during crossover night in Plateau community’
He added that because of the incident, the district has suspended its annual New Year celebration in Vwang, which the…
Plateau: Five killed, AK-47 magazines recovered as troops foil bandit attack
The operation conducted as part of Operation Peace Shield in Wase Local Government Area of the state helped foiled planned…
“We lost a lot, lives and property,” – APC National Chairman speaks on Plateau crisis
“Most of us are concerned about what’s happening in the state; we are happy that the National Assembly has seen…
What Tinubu will do during visit to Plateau today
Tinubu is further expected to use his address to the Christian leaders to dismiss the claims of religious genocide in…
Troops nab 25 for illicit drug peddling in Plateau
The troops, who raided the suspects’ hideout at Layin Sabon Kasuwa, also recovered some illicit substances.
Gunmen kill 6 in fresh Plateau massacre
The National Publicity Secretary of Mushere Youth movement (MYM), Kutyil Gashion Nahum also confirmed the gunmen attack in a statement.
Gov. Mutfwang flag-off construction of housing estate for Plateau workers
The governor explained that the state government spent more than N340 million to acquire the land for the project...
Plateau Govt. reiterates demand for state Police
While reinstating the governor's demand for state police, Ramnap noted that the structure will help ensure better security for those…
Troops rescue 12-year-old boy sold by uncle, AK-47, others in Plateau
The boy was rescued on 22 July 2025 during raid operations carried out on criminals’ hideouts in Riyom general area…
Professor Yilwatda named APC National Chairman
Professor Yilwatda is currently the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and was once a university lecturer. He is from Plateau State…
Troops reject N13.7m bribe from terrorists intercepted in Plateau
Troops arrested two suspects, recovered weapons, ammunition, a vehicle and the sum of N13.7 million from them.
JDPC opens trauma centre for conflict victims in Plateau
The centre was established to provide psychosocial support to victims of violent attacks in the area.
Killings: Zazzau Emir bemoans lack of condolence visit from Plateau govt
At least 12 travellers including the father and brother of the groom from Bassawa community in Zaria were killed during…
Reps inaugurate special security conference committee on Plateau crisis, others
The lawmaker said that the aim was not just to diagnose the problems, but to chart new pathways toward lasting…
Troops kill 3 bandits, recover weapons in Plateau
Troops of OPSH, acting on credible intelligence, conducted offensive operations at a criminal hideout along the fringes of Pinau community…
Troops ambush bandits in Plateau, kill 3, recover 4 Ak-47 rifles
The troops ambushed the suspected bandits following an intelligence report over the planned attacks on some communities in Plateau State.
Army Commander raises alarm over influx of cattle into Plateau
The Army General who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, Jos, said…
Killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing in Plateau
Mutfwang, who also insisted that the killings were not an isolated conflict between farmers and herders, thanked President Bola Tinubu…
More than 50 dead as gunmen hit Plateau village in fresh attack
While also confirming the attack, a Kwall community leader, Wakili Tongwe, said the gunmen invaded the village in the early…
How gunmen killed 40 people in my community – Plateau village head
The yet- to- be identified gunmen had April 2, gunmen attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other communities of the locality.…
Troops nab suspected notorious cultist, criminal in Plateau
Adamu said to be a member of Jungle Boys, a notorious cult group in Plateau State has been arrested by…