Crime

Plateau joint task force apprehends weapon fabricator

Kingsley Chukwuka 19 September 2025 0

Troops of joint security task force code named Operation Enduring Peace has dislodged an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Heipang district of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State and apprehended the weapon fabricator with arms and ammunition recovered from the factory. The

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Mutfwang: Plateau safer than Zamfara, Katsina, other northern states

Kingsley Chukwuka 30 July 2025 0

Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, says the state is safer than many of its northern neighbours, despite the perception of widespread banditry. He said states like Zamfara, Niger, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Katsina, and Kebbi have witnessed more local governments overrun by bandits than Plateau. “Contrary to what the outside world is made to believe, Plateau State […]

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27 farmers killed in Plateau laid to rest in mass burial

Kingsley Chukwuka 26 July 2025 0

Twenty-seven victims of a deadly attack by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu village, Riyom local government area of Plateau state, were buried on Friday in a mass funeral marked by tears, anguish, and a call for justice. The victims—mostly farmers, including women and men—were killed in the early hours of July 15 when armed men invaded the […]

Agriculture

‘Our crops are dying’ — Plateau farmers lament short rainfall in southern zone

Kingsley Chukwuka 21 July 2025 0

Farmers in Plateau State’s southern zone say delayed rainfall is killing their crops and threatening their livelihoods. The affected zone includes Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Shendam, Wase, and Qua’an Pan local government areas. Unlike other parts of the state where rains have been steady, the southern belt is experiencing a disturbing dry spell. Crops […]

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Group Hails Refugee Commission Boss for Being Effective and Focused

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2021

The management of the Creative Center for Mass Poverty (CCFMP) has hailed the performance of Haj. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Honorable Commissioner for National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). Speaking at a well-attended press briefing in Jos, Plateau State, last Monday, December 6th, 2021, the Chairman Mr Donald Jeremiah was full

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11 killed, 30 houses razed as gunmen attack Plateau community

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2021 0

At least 11 persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by gunmen on Ta’agbe community in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Thirty houses were also said to have been set ablaze by the gunmen who attacked the community in the early hours of Friday. Uba Ogba, police spokesperson in Plateau, confirmed the attack and […]

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Plateau House of Assembly sealed as contending parties embark on negotiations

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

The Plateau State House of Assembly complex has been sealed by security operatives as the two parties laying claim to the Speakership of the Legislature continue negotiations toward reaching a truce. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) recalls that the Speaker of the assembly,Abok Ayuba,was on Oct. 27 impeached by 8 members of the assembly and […]

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60% of our leaders responsible for prolonged Jos crisis – Rev Pam

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2021 0

Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, (NCPC) Rev Yakubu Pam has stated that 60% Plateau State leaders are responsible for the prolonged crisis, ravaging the state. He therefore, called on the leaders to come out, speak with one voice in love and unity to restore lasting peace to the once peaceful state of tourism […]

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Man flees as bandits murder uncle, family members

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 September 2021 0

By James Madaki A middle aged man, Menchang Amos Bako from Langtan village, in Tarok L.G.A of Plateau State has fled after a deadly attack on his relatives by bandits terrorising the area. Menchang, a talented goalkeeper and his family members were attacked by the terrorists after they were labelled informants. A source privy to […]

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Plateau: 3 Killed In Fresh Crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2021 0

In two communities in Plateau State’s Bassa Local Government Area, three people were slain in new attacks. The attacks were carried out separately in two communities, according to the Daily Times. The first attack occurred on Sunday evening in Kwachudu community where a herder was beheaded. The State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association […]

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My administration will do everything within its powers to end insecurity in Plateau – Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2021 0

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration will do everything within its powers to end all forms of insecurity in the state. Lalong stated this at the dedication of four books written by Rev. Dachollom Datiri, the President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), on Sunday in Jos. He said that the […]

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Gunmen kill family of 5, 7 others in Plateau villages

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven people by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, who attacked Dong village in Jos South local government area. According to the Police public relations officer, ASP Ubah Agaba, he said the Command received a distress call that unknown gunmen came out suddenly from a nearby bush and invaded […]

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NDLEA raids eateries in Plateau, Enugu, recovers cakes laced with cannabis sativa, cocaine

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2021 0

*400-level varsity student nabbed for selling drugs on campus Joy Joseph, Lagos Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have raided some eateries in Jos, the Plateau state capital where freshly baked cakes made with cannabis sativa were recovered in addition to 48.726kilogrammes of assorted psychotropic substances. Daily Times reports that some of

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Mission School Students In Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2021 0

In the early hours of Thursday, four students from Capro Secondary Mission School in Gana Ropp, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, were abducted. Three of the students, however, have fled, while one remains in captivity. Calvary Ministries operates the school. Capro is about 60 kilometers from Jos, the state capital, and a few […]

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Plateau revenue agency tasks MDAs, LGA’s to boost IGR

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), has pushed for more revenue generation through the Ministries, Department Agencies, and Local Government Councils, charging them to up their games. PSIRS said MDAs and LGAs should take advantage of the Plateau State Consolidated Law 2020 which lays out a unified revenue structure, to boost their […]

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Farmers and traders count losses as fire razes popular yam market in Plateau state

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2021 0

Heaps of yam tubers and other food items worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire which razed the popular Namu Central Yam Market of Qu’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The cause of the fire which occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 29, was still not known A […]

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Three killed, farm crops destroyed in fresh Plateau attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka Two girls and a man were yesterday killed in separate ambushed in Plateau State. The girls, Miss Sibi Danladi, and Miss Charity Danladi, both 16 years-old were ambushed with one other along with Nchenyu village of Kwall District in Bassa LGA at about sunset, President of a local tribe, the Irigwe Development Association, […]

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Plateau varsity lecturers declare indefinite strike

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2021 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Plateau State University chapter, has declared an indefinite strike. The Chairman of ASUU in the institution, Dr Bentse Pamson told our correspondent that the decision by their members to embark on the strike was reached during their congress held in Jos on Friday. Pamson said, “We have just held […]

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OPSH denies killing of 2 youths in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe An internal military task force in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has denied the report linking it to the death of two youths in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The military outfit while describing the news as false and malicious insisted that it has nothing to do with the death […]

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Group applauds Lalong, others for restoring peace in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2021 0

*Commends OPSH for its professional conduct during protest Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja A civil society group under the aegis of Conference of Plateau State Peace Builders’ Network has commended the Plateau State governor, Barr. Simon Lalong, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven and other security agencies for restoring peace in the state. This was contained in […]