14 h. ago Plateau: 27 killed, scores wounded, houses razed in attack in Riyom community

Plateau: 27 killed, scores wounded, houses razed in attack in Riyom community … Residents accuse soldiers of complicity From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than 27 persons were killed and several houses burnt down when gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked Jebu, Tahos community of Riyom local government area of Plateau state.. Our correspondent gathered […] The post Plateau: 27 killed, scores wounded, houses razed in attack in Riyom community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Berom Youths, Miyetti Allah Disagree On Killing Of 3 Persons In Plateau Communities

The Berom Youth Moulders (BYM) has confirmed the killing of three persons by suspected Fulani armed group on Sunday afternoon when they attacked the natives of Gwon village in Riyom LGA of Plateau State . In a statement jointly signed by the national president, Barr. Solomon Mwantiri and secretary-general Bature Adazaram, they said three persons […]

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3 d. ago Plateau Court Remands 20 Suspects For Allegedly Killing 13 Wedding Guests

No fewer than 20 suspects who allegedly participated in the killing of 13 wedding guests in Mangun, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been remanded in custodial centre. They were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, causing grievous bodily harm, and culpable homicide. The prosecution team led by Samuel Ikutanwa, […] The post Plateau Court Remands 20 Suspects For Allegedly Killing 13 Wedding Guests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 20 suspects plead not guilty in Plateau mob killing, remanded in custody

A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has ordered the remand of twenty suspects alleged to be involved in read more 20 suspects plead not guilty in Plateau mob killing, remanded in custody

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4 d. ago Court remands 20 suspects over killing of wedding guests in Plateau

Tribune Online Court remands 20 suspects over killing of wedding guests in Plateau A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has remanded 20 suspects in connection with the brutal killing of 13 wedding guests in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of the state. Court remands 20 suspects over killing of wedding guests in Plateau Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Plateau: Drama as police arraign 22 over Mangu wedding guests’ killing

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has arraigned 22 suspects in connection with the killing of 13 wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau on June 20, 2025. The wedding guests were travelling in a 32-seater bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, en route from Mangu to Qua’an Pan Local Government […] The post Plateau: Drama as police arraign 22 over Mangu wedding guests’ killing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Plateau clash: Only five vigilantes killed, not 70 — Wase chairman debunks report

Tribune Online Plateau clash: Only five vigilantes killed, not 70 — Wase chairman debunks report There was an early report by a section of the media that 70 vigilantes were killed in an encounter with bandits in a border area of Kukawa Plateau clash: Only five vigilantes killed, not 70 — Wase chairman debunks report Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Plateau: 5 vigilantes ambushed, killed, many bandits neutralised in clash in Kanam

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than five members of a local vigilance group were reportedly killed and many bandits neutralised in a clash between the two groups in Kukawa and Bunyun Communities of Kanam local government area of Plateau state. However reports say that more than 70 vigilantes were killed in the clash. But […] The post Plateau: 5 vigilantes ambushed, killed, many bandits neutralised in clash in Kanam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security, citing relentless killings in Benue, Plateau, and other states as alarming. Adams made this known in a statement released by his Special Media Assistant, Olawunmi Ojo, on Friday He condemned the recent attacks in Benue State that led to the deaths […] The post Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday by NEF’s spokesperson, […] The post Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern CAN Condemns Killing Of Innocent Kaduna Travellers In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has said it is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent brutal attack and killing of innocent Kaduna travellers in Mangun, Mangu local government area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the secretary of Northern CAN, […]

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3 w. ago NEF Denounces Plateau Killings, Demands Urgent Action On Northern Nigeria’s Security Collapse

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday by NEF’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika […]

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3 w. ago IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks

Tribune Online IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks "In this senseless, barbaric attack, 47 people were confirmed killed. 27 persons sustained various degrees of injuries, IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday announced the arrest of 53 suspects said to be masterminds of the recent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau states that claimed several lives, with many others injured and displaced. The IGP said 26 were arrested for the attack in […] The post Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK-47 rifles used for the attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago IGP Confirms Arrest Of 53 Suspects Connected To Benue, Plateau Killings

The inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that 26 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent massacre at Yelewata community of Guma local government area in Benue State. He said in the attack, 47 villagers were killed, two attackers were killed by the police and over 100 others were […]

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3 w. ago Plateau Killings: Kaduna Gov Tasks Colleagues On Free Movement Of Citizens

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has advised his colleagues in other states to ensure freedom of movement of all citizens of Nigeria as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended. Governor Sani highlighted the protection of lives and property of citizens as one of the most important responsibilities of any government “irrespective of who […]

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3 w. ago Plateau killings: CNG demands immediate justice for slain travellers

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed deep grief and outrage over the gruesome killing of innocent travellers in Plateau State, describing the June 20 attack as a barbaric, cold-blooded assault that underscores the persistent threat to peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. According to the group, 31 individuals, including women and […] The post Plateau killings: CNG demands immediate justice for slain travellers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Northern CAN Condemns Killing Of Kaduna Wedding Guests In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed deep sadness and outrage over the recent brutal killing of Kaduna travellers in Mangu, Mangu local government area of Plateau State. Northern CAN, in a statement on Tuesday by its Secretary, Elder Sunday Oibe, condemned the […]

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3 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity

Tribune Online Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned the brutal killing of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, calling the atrocity a reflection of... Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity Tribune Online

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