5 h. ago Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, asks communities to activate vigilance groups

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and transportation of cattle after 7 pm in strategic moves to curtail incessant killings in the state. The governor has also resolved to immediately activate community vigilante to to work in synergy with conventional security to check armed banditry and all forms […] The post Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, asks communities to activate vigilance groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago “We’ve Failed You, Please Forgive Us” – Gov Muftwang Begs Plateau Communities Over Attacks On Villagers

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has apologized to victims’ families over failure of government and security agencies to protect them and their properties. Governor Muftwang’s appeal is coming, following the recent attack in some communities located in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that gunmen on Monday, […] The post “We’ve Failed You, Please Forgive Us” – Gov Muftwang Begs Plateau Communities Over Attacks On Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Plateau Killings: ‘We Have Failed You,’ Gov Mutfwang Begs Communities

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has visited Zikke and Kimakpa communities in Bassa local government area to commiserate with the victims of the attacks that claimed over 50 lives and to assure them of government support. Speaking during the visit, Governor Mutfwang expressed deep sorrow over the incident, admitting that despite efforts made, the […]

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45 h. ago Gov Mutfwang Convenes Security Meeting Over Renewed Attacks On Plateau Communities

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has convened an expanded security council meeting in a swift response to the tragic attacks on Zike and Kimakpa communities in Bassa local government area of the state. LEADERSHIP reports that over 50 persons were killed in a dawn attack in both communities on Monday morning. The meeting, held […]

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3 d. ago Mutfwang tours Bokkos, Mangu, pledges resettlement and security for farmers

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited communities in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas devastated by recent attacks, vowing to resettle displaced residents and secure their lands for farming. His tour covered Hurti, Daho, and other hard-hit areas, where he met with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), as announced by Gyang Bere, […] The post Mutfwang tours Bokkos, Mangu, pledges resettlement and security for farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Governor Mutfwang Visits Attacked Communities, Reassures Victims On Resettlement

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of communities recently attacked and displaced in Bokkos and Mangu local government areas. He visited Hurti, Daho and several affected areas, where he also interacted with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The governor who was visibly moved by the harrowing conditions, especially those of women […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Plateau gov visits 64 displaced communities, vows to honour victims

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited the victims of terrorist attacks in about 64 communities of the state. Mutfwang also pledged to honour the victims during his visit on Saturday while assuring that justice would be served to the perpetrators. The PUNCH reports that the attack displaced thousands and plunged residents into despair. Confirming Read More

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6 d. ago Plateau District Head Blames Land Grabbing For Ongoing Attacks By Gunmen In Bokkos

The District Head of Manguna in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, Alo Raymond, has claimed that the gunmen responsible for the recent attacks on communities in the district are familiar faces. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Raymond revealed that the attackers are known to the residents, and their actions have left the communities […] The post Plateau District Head Blames Land Grabbing For Ongoing Attacks By Gunmen In Bokkos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Plateau killings: IG orders deployment of assets, tactical squads

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in Read More

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7 d. ago “64 Communities In Plateau Overtaken By Bandits” – Gov Muftwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang has decried over repeated attacks in some parts of the state, saying 64 communities have been hijacked by bandits. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, Governor Muftwang said that the attacks are not new. He added that Plateau State has been experiencing similar incidents for over 10 years […] The post “64 Communities In Plateau Overtaken By Bandits” – Gov Muftwang appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Plateau killings: Corpses still picked from bushes in Bokkos – Diket Plang

… says Plateau has reached elastic point of tolerance From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Three days after the coordinated attack on some communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau state, the senator representing Plateau Central, Diket Plang, has lamented that corpses of victims are still picked from the bushes. Plang is representing five local government […] The post Plateau killings: Corpses still picked from bushes in Bokkos – Diket Plang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Army chief moves to deploy more troops to troubled Plateau communities

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has said the Federal Government would deploy more troops to troubled Plateau communities to curb attacks. He, however, said no matter the number of troops deployed, tranquility could only be assured when the people decide to be tolerant, forgive each other and […] The post Army chief moves to deploy more troops to troubled Plateau communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Army chief to deploy more troops in Plateau following recent attacks

By Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced plans to send more troops to troubled Plateau communities. He aims to stop the constant attacks in the state. However, he stressed that peace depends on the people. They must choose tolerance, forgiveness, and unity. Speaking to reporters at a […] The post Army chief to deploy more troops in Plateau following recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau attacks: NEMA assesses communities, says 1,820 persons displaced

The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Read More

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Addressing Insecurity In Plateau Communities, Says NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that the Federal Government is currently addressing the recent security breaches in some communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ribadu made this known at the headquarters of Operation SAFE HAVEN during an operational visit to the State on Sunday. A statement issued […]

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1 week ago Plateau killing: Tinubu vows to apprehend, punish attackers severely

• Commiserates with victims’ families From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences […] The post Plateau killing: Tinubu vows to apprehend, punish attackers severely appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau killings: Tinubu orders manhunt as govs condemn attacks

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the gunmen who killed many people in some communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. This is just as the Northern States Governors’ Forum condemned the attacks, describing them as senseless and a threat to the unity and stability of the region. Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu Orders Immediate Arrest, Severe Punishment For Killers Of Villagers In Plateau

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to fish out gunmen who killed many residents of Ruuwi and Hirti communities in Plateau State. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some yet to be identified assailants invaded Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government, leaving many villagers dead. President Tinubu, in a statement […] The post Tinubu Orders Immediate Arrest, Severe Punishment For Killers Of Villagers In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has promised that gunmen who killed many in Plateau State communities will face severe punishment under the law once caught. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he offered condolences to families of victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai in Bokkos Local […] The post Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu vows to bring perpetrators of Plateau killings to book

President Bola Tinubu has promised that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended read more Tinubu vows to bring perpetrators of Plateau killings to book

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