13 h. ago Soldiers arrest gunrunner, kidnapper, recover weapons in Plateau

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Operatives of the of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven have arrested a notorious gunrunner/kidnapper, identified as Mr. Saeedu Haruna. The troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine and one ITEL phone. A statement by the Media Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, said that the operation supported by an […] The post Soldiers arrest gunrunner, kidnapper, recover weapons in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Plateau attacks: Troops nab notorious gunrunners, recover AK

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, in collaboration with an intelligence agency, have arrested two notorious gunrunners and kidnappers in Barkin read more Plateau attacks: Troops nab notorious gunrunners, recover AK-47

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3 d. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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3 d. ago Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, a military task force focused on curbing oil theft and securing the Niger Delta region. read more Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

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4 d. ago Pastor Adeboye Sympathises With Plateau Over Violent Attacks

The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Plateau State over the recent spate of violent attacks, declaring prophetically that the season of bloodshed has come to an end. Pastor Adeboye made this declaration during a courtesy visit to […]

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4 d. ago RCCG Overseer Adeboye In Plateau, Condoles State Gov’t Over Violent Attacks

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Plateau State over recent spate of violent attacks, declaring prophetically that the season of bloodshed has come to an end. Pastor Adeboye made this declaration when he paid a courtesy visit to […]

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5 d. 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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8 d. ago CAN President Calls For Unity, Dialogue To Resolve Middle Belt Conflict

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly supported the ongoing peace talks aimed at resolving the violence affecting the Middle Belt, particularly in Plateau, Benue, and Gombe states. The association condemned the ongoing attacks, which have led to significant suffering and loss among the affected communities. CAN’s president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, reiterated the association’s […] The post CAN President Calls For Unity, Dialogue To Resolve Middle Belt Conflict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Plateau Attacks: I Lost 4 Children, 7 Relations, Father Reveals

Survivors of the recent attacks in Plateau State are still struggling to come to terms with the heavy losses they suffered when terrorists invaded  their communities. For John Mai’Agwa, a 52-year-old man who lost four children, four cousins and three in-laws, the pain is unbearable. In one fell swoop, the gunmen killed 11 of his […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Plateau, Benue crisis: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control –CRA

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has raised the  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 issued […] The post Plateau, Benue crisis: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control –CRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ISWAP Controlling 80 Villages In Borno, Benue, Plateau – CRA

The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has said that the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) is controlling about 80 communities in Borno, Benue and Plateau states. The group said yesterday that it is watching events in Borno, Benue, Plateau and other troubled spots in Nigeria in the renewed terror attacks where the lives of Christians […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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2 w. ago Plateau: Soldiers foil attack on Bassa community, neutralise bandits, arrest 2

From Jude Owuamanam Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) yesterday ,foiled  another attempt to attack Teegbe village in Bassa Local Government, Plateau State. Media Officer of Operations Safe Haven, Maj. Samson Zhakom, in a statement, said that the attack  was met with strong resistance from the soldiers, who responded to a distress call from […] The post Plateau: Soldiers foil attack on Bassa community, neutralise bandits, arrest 2 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Neutralise Suspected Armed Robbers In Plateau Community

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have foiled a criminal attack on Teegbe Village in Bassa local government area of Plateau State, neutralising the suspected criminals. The attack which occurred in the village was met with strong resistance from troops who responded to a distress call from one of the residents. According to a statement […]

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2 w. ago Plateau: Soldiers foil attack on Bassa community, neutralise bandits, arrest two

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) prevented a potential massacre by foiling an attack on Teegbe village in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State on Wednesday. Major Samson Zhakom, Media Officer of OPSH, said in a statement that the soldiers responded swiftly to a distress call from a resident. […] The post Plateau: Soldiers foil attack on Bassa community, neutralise bandits, arrest two 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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3 w. 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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