Tag: Plateau State
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…
‘How 19 people returning from wedding were burnt to death in Plateau accident’
According to him, the victims of the accident were returning to Kano when their vehicle was involved in an accident…
NAF loses five officers in Plateau ghastly crash
The five Air Force officers were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a…
Nigerian pilgrim Ismaila Musa dies in Saudi Arabia
The death of Musa was announced in a statement by Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of Plateau Muslim Pilgrims…
Boko Haram activities striving in Plateau – House of Reps
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi said the presence of terrorists on the plateau is fueling…
Plateau Govt. renovates, equips over 300 PHCs, 17 general hospitals
Plateau’s Commissioner for health, Dr Cletus Shurkuk said the current administration was poised to ensure that its citizens, especially those…
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…
Police bust three gunrunners over attack on Plateau communities
Adejobi said one ash-coloured Golf car, one AK-47 rifle, one AK-49 rifle, 1,000 rounds of live ammunition and five magazines…