15 h. 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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38 h. 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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59 h. 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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61 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security

The United Towns Agency (UTA) for North South Cooperation, Nigeria chapter, a United Nations accredited non-governmental organisation with UN ECOSOC consultative status, has asked the federal government to take proactive measures to stop the wanton killing of innocent citizens in the country. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the UTA Country President, Amb Abigail Amalaha, […] The post UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Defence minister visits Plateau attack sites, vows end to killings

Mohammed Badaru alongside Nentawe Yilwatda on Saturday visited Zike community in Kwall District of Bassa LGA, Plateau State. read more Defence minister visits Plateau attack sites, vows end to killings

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5 d. ago “Stop Using Religion To Divide Us” – Amosun Tells Nigerians After Plateau Killing

Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has spoken out against the recurring violence in Plateau State, calling for renewed efforts toward peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse population. He made these remarks at a merit award ceremony during the 11th Triennial National Conference and 101st Anniversary of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria in Abeokuta on […] The post “Stop Using Religion To Divide Us” – Amosun Tells Nigerians After Plateau Killing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Your statement is reckless, Plateau youths carpet presidential spokesman on Bassa killings

… Express loss of confidence in security agencies From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Youths in Plateau State have taken a swipe at the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, for describing the recent killings in Bassa local government area as communal clashes. The youths, who addressed a news conference at the […] The post Your statement is reckless, Plateau youths carpet presidential spokesman on Bassa killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Cleric Alleges Collusion Of Locals With Herdsmen In Plateau Killings

A Christian cleric, Isa El-Buba, has alleged that foreign terrorists are colluding with some local herders to violently displace communities and occupy their ancestral lands in Plateau State. “These are not the local herders that we used to know, these are Fulani terrorists who target communities. When these terrorists come in, they connive with some […]

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7 d. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

• Plateau govt faults claims From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State as the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around Tafi Gana Junction area […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Plateau killings: Govs rally support, CAN donates to victims

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed solidarity with Plateau State, following recent attacks in Bokkos and Bassa local government areas. The delegation, which visited the state on Thursday, commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his swift response to the violence and called for collective efforts to Read More

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