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House of Representatives Urges Establishment of Civilian Joint Taskforce in Plateau State

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:00:53 +0000

The House of Representatives has called on the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, to establish a Civilian Joint Taskforce in Plateau State to address the recurring terrorist attacks in the region. This resolution was reached following the adoption of a motion by Rep. Ishaya Kalu of the APC representing Plateau State during the [...]

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APC Chieftain Urges Government to Monitor Religious Sermons in Plateau State

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:00:39 +0000

Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has advised the Federal Government and security agencies to closely monitor the sermons delivered by religious leaders, particularly in Plateau State, to prevent unnecessary crises. This advice comes in the wake of recent unrest in Plateau State, where over [...]

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SERAP Urges ICC Prosecutor to Intervene in Plateau State Crisis

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:30:49 +0000

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Mr. Karim A. A. Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), to issue a formal ‘preventative statement’ regarding the ongoing violence, unlawful killings, crimes against children, and other violations of international law in Plateau State, Nigeria. In a letter dated Saturday and signed by SERAP’s [...]

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Ex Governor Jang Condemns Christmas Eve Attacks, Advocates for State Police

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:00:13 +0000

Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has condemned the recent bandit attacks on communities in the state on Christmas Eve, describing the assailants as having a cleansing agenda to take over the land. In a statement issued by his media consultant, Clinton Garuba, on Saturday, Jang expressed concern over the orchestrated attacks aimed at [...]

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Police Commence Special Operations to Address Plateau State Security Challenges

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:00:19 +0000

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the commencement of special operations by the police to tackle the prevailing security challenges in Plateau State. He made this known during a condolence visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang in Jos on Friday. Egbetokun emphasized the commitment of the police force to ending the cycle of violence [...]

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House of Representatives Minority Caucus Condemns Killings in Plateau State, Calls for Action

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:00:27 +0000

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has strongly condemned the recent killing of over 70 people in Gashish and Ropp districts of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State. The Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, emphasized the urgent need to halt the ongoing violence in the state. He called upon the military and [...]

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SAN Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa Criticizes President Tinubu’s Administration Over Insecurity in Plateau

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:00:07 +0000

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has expressed his disappointment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, stating that it has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Adegboruwa made these remarks on Wednesday while reacting to the tragic Christmas Eve killings that claimed the lives of over 100 people in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local [...]

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VP Shettima Visits Displaced Victims of Christmas Eve Attack in Plateau State

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:30:09 +0000

Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a visit on Wednesday to displaced victims of the Christmas Eve attack in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. His plane landed at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos at 1:00 pm, marking the commencement of his on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos and [...]

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Northern Governors Condemn Christmas Eve Attacks in Plateau State

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:42 +0000

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has strongly denounced the recent attacks on communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local councils of Plateau State during the Christmas Eve period. The Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, expressed the collective condemnation of the 19 northern governors on Tuesday. He characterized the attacks as [...]

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CAN Condemns Christmas Eve Attacks in Plateau State, Calls for Peace and Unity

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:30:20 +0000

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a statement in response to the recent tragic incidents that occurred in Plateau State on Christmas Eve. The apex Christian body expressed its condolences to the families, friends, and communities affected by the horrifying events in Ruku, Hurum, Darwat, Mai Yanga Sabo, NTV, and Lisham Kwahasnat community [...]

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Governor Mutfwang Confirms Death Toll Surpasses 115 in Christmas Eve Attacks

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:00:42 +0000

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has revealed that the death toll from the Christmas Eve attacks in the state has climbed to over 115. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Mutfwang condemned the attacks as unprovoked and called on security forces to identify the perpetrators and their supporters. The attacks, which targeted more than [...]

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