Tag Archives: Plateau

No fewer than 14 persons, including women and children were reportedly k!led and one other injured in an attack in Dochai community (Gidan Ado) in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.   It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community around 8:pm on Sunday night, December 22, 2024.   The attacks took place two days after the police …

Armed men have attacked the Gidan Ado community of Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau.  At least 15 people were k!lled in the attack while others were injured and are now receiving treatment in a hospital.  Chairman of the Riyom council, Sati Shuwa, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, saying: “The community was attacked on Sunday night (Dec. 22). …

The Plateau State Police Command has announced a ban on night grazing, farming activities, and several other operations in the state from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. This decision was disclosed by the State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Alabo Alfred.   The commissioner stated that the measures are …

Troops of 3 DIVISION/Operation Safe Haven raided identified criminal hideouts at Rafiki in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State and captured two notorious kidnap kingpins.     Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Military Information Officer, Operation SAFE HAVEN, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 said the operation led to the recovery of 439 rounds of …

A mining site at Maiagwagwa in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has collapsed, k!lling at least 13 persons.   The Chairman of the LGA, Dr. Joshua Riti, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Jos.   Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of d3aths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday.   …

Gunmen k!lled three youths and shot two others in Rakwok community, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.     It was also gathered that over 100 hectares of farms and harvested crops were destroyed by gunmen in Riyom axis of the state.   The gunmen in their large numbers swooped on the Rakwok community in the early hours of …

A suspected thief was tied to an electric pole and publicly shamed after he was caught allegedly stealing a chicken in Jos, Plateau State.    A Plateau politician, Pam Nyango, posted a photo of the suspect with the stolen chicken tied around his neck on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.   “99 days for the thief, one day for the owner …

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully apprehended a high-profile terrorist, Alhaji Adamu Bajara, in Plateau State.   The Army in a statement said the suspect, who has been on multiple security watchlists, was arrested when troops raided his residence on October 17, 2024.    “Troops raided the residence of a known terrorist in Ambakka village, located at the Plateau-Nasarawa …

Four youths have been k!lled in an attack by gunmen at a mining site in the Butura community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Friday night, with the attackers striking at approximately 9 pm.   According to the President of the Butura Youth Movement, Sabastine Magit, the victims were working at the site when the …