34 h. ago Gunmen kill six, injure several others in renewed Plateau attacks

At least six persons were killed in renewed attacks on Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council read more Gunmen kill six, injure several others in renewed Plateau attacks

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4 d. ago Finding the root causes of insecurity is the sustainable means of addressing it – Adebayo

Recently, the spate of insecurity and continued killings in Plateau and Benue States has attracted the attention of prominent politicians read more Finding the root causes of insecurity is the sustainable means of addressing it – Adebayo

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4 d. ago Plateau: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65, 000 displaced in Mangu in two years – Mwaghavul Nation

From Jude Owuamanam Jos People of Mwaghavul nation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have said that more than 600 people were killed with 65, 000 others displaced by the war of attrition waged against them by marauding Fulani herdsmen since 2023. They also said that more than 30 villages have been taken […] The post Plateau: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65, 000 displaced in Mangu in two years – Mwaghavul Nation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Plateau crises: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65,000 displaced in Mangu in two years by herdsmen – Mwaghavul youths

From Jude Owuamanam Jos People of Mwaghavul nation in Mangu local government area of Plateau State have said that more than 600 people and 65,000 others have been displaced by the war of attrition waged against them by marauding Fulani herdsmen since 2023. They also said that more than 30 villages have been taken over […] The post Plateau crises: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65,000 displaced in Mangu in two years by herdsmen – Mwaghavul youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara States, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Plateau Killings: Perpetrators Of Attacks Are Known Members Of Communities – District Head

The district head of Manguna in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Chief Raymond Alo, has revealed that some perpetrators of the attacks that led to the killing of over 60 persons are known members of the communities. Alo made the revelation during the visit of the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang to the […]

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7 d. ago Benue, Plateau Killings: CSOs Demand Justice, Compensation For Victims

Twenty-one civil society organisations, under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, have condemned the recent coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States, resulting in at least 183 deaths in the third week of April 2025. The organisations, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, criticised the government for failing to fulfil […]

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1 week ago Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has sounded a serious alarm over the escalating wave of terror attacks in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of northern Nigeria, revealing that more than 80 communities have fallen under the control of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. Secretary-General of CRA in a statement […] The post Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures)

Nigerian Air Force has airlifted hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from the Air Force Military School and Air Force Girls Military School in Jos to various destinations across the country. In a statement shared via its X page on Thursday, NAF disclosed that the students were transported using the NAF’s C-130 and ATR-42 […] The post NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Two people were killed and a soldier injured in an ambush by suspected gunmen in the Irigwe community, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State. Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, stated: “This morning, three of our people were ambushed by Fulani militias. Two died instantly, […] The post Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has voiced serious concern over the escalating violence in parts of Nigeria, especially the persistent killings in Plateau and Benue States. Speaking during the grand finale of the 2025 Eledumare Festival held in Lagos on Wednesday, Adams called on the federal government to restructure the […] The post Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged indigenous communities in Benue and Plateau States to organise lawful self-defence against ongoing killings by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking in response to what he called a “blood harvest” before Easter 2025, Ejiofor expressed dismay at […] The post Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self-defence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau Christians Stage Peaceful Protest Over Unending Killings

  Christian groups in Plateau State have taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to protest the relentless killings plaguing various communities in the state. The protest, organised under the platform of the Church Leaders Denominational Forum, took place on Monday and was led by Rev. Amos Mohzo. Addressing journalists on Monday, Rev. Mohzo, […] The post Plateau Christians Stage Peaceful Protest Over Unending Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau Killings: We’re excluded from peace parley, MACBAN laments

From Jude Owuamanam Jos Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Plateau State Chapter hae expresses surprise and concern over being excluded from a security meeting held by the Plateau State Government on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, New Government House. The association, in a statement signed by the MACBAN Chairman, […] The post Plateau Killings: We’re excluded from peace parley, MACBAN laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau Killings: Church Leaders Protest Attacks, Demand Justice

Christian faithful in Plateau State staged a peaceful protest on Easter Monday in condemnation of recent killings in Bokkos, Riyom and Bassa local government areas of the state. The protesters on Easter Monday called for an immediate end to the dastardly acts of brutality which they described as grievous violation of human rights and stain […]

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2 w. ago Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang revealed that the state’s grazing reserve and forests have been taken over by marauding bandits amid the incessant killings. Mutfwang’s disclosure comes after Plateau residents protested the continued killings by gunmen on Monday. Engaging stakeholders in a meeting held at the Government House in Jos, the governor urged those present to […] The post Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Church leaders lead mass protest, say ‘enough is enough’

Thousands of Christians under the umbrella of the Church Denominational Leaders Forum on the Plateau, on Monday, stormed the streets read more Plateau killings: Church leaders lead mass protest, say ‘enough is enough’

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