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Plateau Killings: STF parades 11 suspects

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

The Special Military Task Force in charge of security in Plateau State code named “Operation Safe Haven” (OPSH), said it has arrested 21 suspects over the recent killings by unknown gunmen and civil disturbances by hoodlums protesting the attacks. The suspects were paraded before newsmen

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STF confirms 4 deaths in fresh Plateau attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

Arrests 4 armed bandits One week after suspected Fulani herdsmen killed over 100 persons in three local government areas of Plateau State, Maraban Kantoma, a village located along the boundary of Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs in the state, was attacked by armed bandits in the early hours of Sunday with at least four deaths […]

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Plateau indigenes in Rivers blame killings on security agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2018 0

… Wike calls for re-jigging security architecture Plateau state indigenes living in Port Harcourt has blamed security operatives charged with the responsibility of protecting the state for the continued killings. Going under the aegis of Plateau Indigenes and Cultural Association, in Rivers State, the spokesman of the group, Peter Danladi, said that the federal

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FG, PDP in war-of-words over Plateau killings

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2018 0

…PDP playing cheap, childish politics with the dead- Presidency …No, you lack respect for the dead, PDP tells Buhari Barely a week after the killing of over 80 people in Plateau State during an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen, the Federal Government and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a war-of-words on […]

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Plateau massacre: At last, STF arrests suspected Fulani herdsmen with rifles

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2018 0

…Saraki, Dogara meet Buhari, demand removal of Service Chiefs …Women, youth protesters storm Govt House, damage properties The Special Military Task Force (STF), Operation Save Haven in Plateau State, on Wednesday, paraded suspected three Fulani herdsmen arrested in connection with the latest killings in the state. The suspects were captured at Gashish District

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ADP to APC: Arrest and Prosecute killers in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

The Action Democratic Party (ADP), has advised the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to either effect the immediate arrest and prosecution of the masterminds of the early Sunday morning massacre in Plateau state or risk losing face and perceived to have compromised which means total failure. National Chairman of the ADP, Engr. Yabagi Sani explained […]

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Plateau killing: Aggrieved women, youths take over Govt House

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

Women and youths in their hundreds on Wednesday took over Plateau State Government House as they protest the killings of over 200 people in 9 Local Government Areas of the State. The protest was said to be peaceful as they matched through major streets leading to Government House. However, it turned violent when they protesters […]

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Plateau Crisis: PDP renews’ Danjuma’s call for self defence

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

…calls for Lalong’s resignation The People Democratic Party (PDP), in Plateau State, on Tuesday renewed call for the Plateau people to defend themselves amidst the ongoing gruesome murder of innocent citizens that has persisted unabated. The opposition Party in the State has also called for the resignation of Governor, Simon Lalong, stating his inability to

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Plateau frowns as Yobe born Ciroma becomes new CP

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

Yobe state born CP Bala Ciroma has officially taken over from CP Undie Adie as Police Commissioner for Plateau State. Our correspondent had reported the move to replace Mr. Adie after he reportedly flouted directives from federal authorities to keep secret the death toll from the recent attacks in the State. Another sin of the […]

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What happened in Jos very bad – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

* Tasks security chiefs on protection of lives, property President Muhammadu Buhari has described the recent killings in some communities in Jos, the Plateau State as an unfortunate incident assuring that he has directed security chiefs in the country to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and property in the country. Buhari said […]

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Plateau killings: I-G deploys Special Intervention Force

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2018 0

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed Special Intervention Force to Plateau to restore peace in Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Jos South local government areas and other flash points in the state. Many people were killed by gunmen on June 24 in Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Jos South local government areas of plateau. A statement by […]

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Plateau killing: NOA calls for community joint task force

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2018 0

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in Plateau State has condemned the recent killings in the state and called for community Joint Task Force (JTF), as a preventive measure. The Director of NOA in Plateau, Mr Bulus Dabit, made the call in an interview with journalists, on Monday in Jos. He said it was important for […]

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Plateau massacre: Politicians behind killings – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2018 0

…No, arrest perpetrators, prosecute them, says PDP …CAN: FG needs to review security machinery …IGP deploys DIG, others to restore peace in troubled LGAs President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest massacre of no fewer than 100 persons in nine communities of Plateau State, saying politicians ‘‘are taking advantage of the situation’’ which he

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Ex Govs Tapgun, Jang condemn killings in Plateau, urges caution, restraint

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

Former Governor of Plateau State, Ambassador, Fidelis Tapgun, has expressed surprise at the number of deaths and level of carnage in the recent killing of innocent citizens by people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. In a statement he personally signed, Tapgun described the recurring killing in Plateau state as unacceptable, especially as some semblance of […]

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Plateau killings: Selfish politicians instigating crisis to blackmail Buhari, Lalong – Middle Belt

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has attributed the ongoing crises in Plateau State to some selfish politicians who are hell bent on blackmailing the state government and President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on the ceaseless attacks, the middle belt group said some political players were only using the crisis to make the state and the […]

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Suspected herdsmen kill 100 in 9 Plateau communities

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

…Police confirm 11 deaths, say families buried victims before arrival …State Govt imposes dusk to dawn curfew in 3 LGs No fewer than 100 persons have been killed in nine communities of Plateau State by heavily armed suspected herdsmen. The killings took place on Saturday night in Xland, Gindin Akwati, Ruku, Nghar, Kura Falls and […]

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STF averts post Sallah conflict, arrests bandits

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

The Special Task Force (STF), in Plateau State on Tuesday averted what would have resulted to crisis in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The Task-Force also known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), arrested some suspected cultist known as Sara-suka in Hausa language, alongside their gang leader. However in a stakeholders meeting held at the instance […]

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APC only trying to impress Nigerians because of election year – Jang alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

Former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah Jang, has said that only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can manage Nigeria very well. He said this while mocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government, saying it was desperate for re-election. Jang who spoke while commissioning apartments built for civil servants in Port Harcourt by the Governor […]

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ITF trains over 150,000 Nigerians in 2 years – DG

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2018 0

The Industrial Training Funds (ITF), has trained over 150,000 Nigerians in two years, says the Director General of the Fund, Sir Joseph Ari. Ari stated this yesterday in Jos the Plateau State capital, while giving account of his administration to members of the press. He said, “in two years, the ITF has trained over 60,000 […]

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STF Commander to return over 53 displaced Plateau communities

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2018 0

Special Task Force (STF), Commander in Plateau, Major General Anthony Atolagbe, has directed stakeholders of the affected 53 displaced communities in Plateau State to return their people to their deserted communities, pledging to provide adequate security to the troubled villages. General Atolagbe, stated this at the weekend when he played host to the community heads […]