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Nigeria Politics · Plateau

Nigerian Police Arrest 22 Suspects After Deadly Bus Attack

Coverage: 28 sources

Police arrested on Sunday 22 suspects accused of a mob attack that left at least a dozen people killed two days ago in central Nigeria. A passenger bus was mobbed in the Mangu area of the state of Plateau, according to a police statement released Saturday. The passengers traveled from Zaria, in north-western Kaduna state, about 400 kilometers (about 249 miles) from Mangu and were on their way to a wedding when the attack happened Friday night after they lost their way.See the Story

Muhammadu Buhari · Plateau

Not Govt Funds - Remi Tinubu Says, Donates N1bn in Plateau

100% Left coverage: 3 sources

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated the sum of ₦1 billion to victims of recent attacks across Plateau State, informing the beneficiaries that the funds didn't come from the government coffers. The First Lady made this announcement while visiting Jos, the state capital, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, to extend her condolences. Tinubu revealed that she raised the funds under the Renewed Hope Initiative to help Nigerians in need, adding that …See the Story

Military · Plateau

Nigeria: Plateau Crisis - We're Not Harbouring Terrorists, Say Herders

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Jos -- Herders in the Mahanga community of Jol district, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, have denied allegations that they are harbouring terrorists.See the Story

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Troops neutralise bandit, rescue kidnapped victim in Plateau

Coverage: 2 sources

Troops of 3 Division, Operation Safe Haven, conducting the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, laid an ambush at the crossing points of bandits along the Kampani Zurak–Sabon Gari road in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, in a statement, said the operation was based on credible information about the movement of bandits who had kidnapped a resident of the general…Military · PlateauSee the Story

BREAKING: Drama as Popular PDP Governor's Aide Suddenly Resigns, Returns to APC

An aide to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state, Hon. Latep Dabang, has resigned from his appointment and returned to the All Progressives Congress.Jos · JosSee the Story

'We will get justice for wedding guests killed in Plateau' - Gov Mutfwang

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has again assured justice for the families of wedding guests who were killed by a mob in Mangun District of Mangu Local Government Area last month while traveling for a wedding ceremony in Quan Pa’an council of the state. The victims, who were traveling from Zaria, Kaduna State, for the wedding ceremony had missed their way and found themselves in Mangun where they were mistaken for terrorists and at…Africa · PlateauSee the Story

LG chairman identifies drug abuse, cultism as fuel for insecurity in Plateau

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council of Plateau State, Barr. Christopher Kyohroh John, has identified rampant drug abuse and cultism as the twin devil that fuels insecurity in the state. Kyohroh made the assertion when the Plateau State Fact-Finding Committee set up by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to investigate the root causes of recurring violence across Plateau from 2001 to date, visited the council on Friday. He noted that cases of …Jos North · Jos NorthRead Article

OPSH/3 Division Troops Neutralise Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapon, Ammunition In Plateau State - Global Upfront Newspapers

As part of efforts to rid the Joint Operations Area (JOA) of criminal elements, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN conducting the ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A intensified offensive operations in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State with positive outcomes. Sources confirmed that “on July 3, 2025 at about 1145 hours (11:45 AM), troops conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities along the fring…Plateau · PlateauRead Article

Governor Mutfwang Inspects Plateau Hotel Redevelopment Projects - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State inspected the ongoing remodelling of the Plateau Hotel and Hill Station Hotel located in Jos, the state capital Speaking during the inspection, Governor Mutfwang explained that the decision to revitalise the long-abandoned hotels is aimed at breathing new life into the tourism sector. He described the two establishments as “iconic”, noting that their redevelopment forms part of a broader strategy to repos…Jos · JosRead Article

Jos High Court Sentences Student To Death — Found Guilty Of Killing Teacher Over School Dispute - TheNigeriaLawyer

A High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced a final year student of Government Science Technical College, Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of the state to death by hanging for the murder of a teacher. The student, identified as Odey Emmanuel, was convicted of culpable homicide punishable by death, contrary to Sections 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Law of Plateau State, 2017, in Charge No. PLD/J178C/2021. Presiding over the case, Jus…Jos · JosSee the Story

Troops Neutralise Scores of Militias in Plateau

Troops Neutralise Scores of Militias in Plateau Troops of Sector 5 under Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised a suspected armed militia member during a clearance operation in Hokk community, located in the Mushere West District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State. According to security sources, the operation was carried out around 11:45 a.m. […] The post Troops Neutralise Scores of Militias in Plateau appeared first on PRNiger…Plateau · PlateauRead Article

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