28 h. 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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7 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Sani visits families of slain wedding guests, insists on justice for victims

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, on Tuesday, visited Unguwan Dantsoho in Kudan Local Government Area to commiserate with families of 12 residents brutally murdered in Mangu area of Plateau State, while en route to a wedding ceremony. The victims, all from Kudan LGA, were travelling to attend the wedding of a […] The post Sani visits families of slain wedding guests, insists on justice for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau

Tribune Online Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Monday condemned in strong terms the killings of 12 wedding travelers which occurred in Plateau State, last weekend. Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau Tribune Online

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1 week ago Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the killing of innocent travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that must not go unpunished. The incident, which occurred on Friday, June 20, 2025, involved an 18-seater bus conveying passengers from Basawa community […] The post Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern Senators Condemn Killing Of Kaduna Travellers In Plateau

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned in strong terms, the Friday brutal killing of innocent travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State. In a statement on Monday in Abuja by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the Forum described the attack as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that has no place in […]

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1 week ago Benue killings: CNG condemns violence, demands urgent government action and accountability

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed profound sorrow over the recent wave of killings in Benue State, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable. The group lamented the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of numerous residents, urging immediate and decisive action from all levels of government. In […] The post Benue killings: CNG condemns violence, demands urgent government action and accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Barbaric, Unacceptable’, Tinubu Condemns Murder Of Wedding Guests In Plateau

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of 12 travellers in Plateau State, urging security forces to ensure the arrest and punishment of the culprits. Reacting to the news of the murder of 12 wedding guests from Kaduna State, including the father and brother of the groom, the President described the heinous action as unacceptable […]

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1 week ago Tinubu: Lynching of travellers in Plateau unacceptable, barbaric

Orders police, others to fish out perpetrators From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal lynching of 12 travellers, including wedding guests and close relatives of the groom, in Plateau State. The victims were en route from Zaria in Kaduna State to Jos when the tragic attack occurred. Describing the killings […] The post Tinubu: Lynching of travellers in Plateau unacceptable, barbaric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau: Killers of Kaduna citizens must be brought to justice — Gov Sani

Tribune Online Plateau: Killers of Kaduna citizens must be brought to justice — Gov Sani Governor of Kaduna, Uba Sani, has said the killers of citizens of the state in Mangu local government of Plateau must be brought to justice. Plateau: Killers of Kaduna citizens must be brought to justice — Gov Sani Tribune Online

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