Unknown gunmen have killed a Fulani herdsman in a fresh attack in Plateau State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked Byei village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a Fulani herdsman. The gunmen, during an attack which occurred on Sunday night, were said to have opened fire on herders, … Read more
Unknown assailants have reportedly attacked a drinking joint and killed ten people. No fewer than ten people have been reported dead following an attack by assailants at a drinking joint in Jos, the Plateau State capital, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed via a statement by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly invaded Plateau communities and killed many residents. No fewer than fourteen people have been confirmed dead following two separate attacks by unknown gunmen in Plateau State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that twelve people were killed in Sabon Layi village, Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area. Sources … Read more
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested the suspected killers of Governor Ortom’s aide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State Police Command has announced the arrest of some suspected killers of the Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (retd.). This was disclosed by the State Police Public … Read more
Gabriel Ubah, the state police spokesman, confirmed the incident in a statement No fewer than seven persons were killed when rampaging gunmen attacked Dong village in Plateau state. The armed men were said to have invaded the village on Sunday night, and shot sporadically. Gabriel Ubah, the state police spokesman, confirmed the incident in a … Read more
No fewer than seven persons, including teenagers, have been reportedly killed by gunmen in Dong village in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The latest attack is coming less than 24 hours after two herdsmen were killed in the state. No fewer than seven persons, including teenagers, have been reportedly killed by gunmen … Read more
The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of six persons by gunmen in Wereng community, Riyom Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ubah Ogaba, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday in Jos. According to Ogaba, the incident occurred on Thursday night at a … Read more
My administration will not tolerate attacks on innocent citizens – Lalong At least eight miners were killed when rampaging gunmen attacked Kuru, Jos south LGA of Plateau state. The gunmen were said to have attacked the site on Friday night and opened fire on the workers, killing eight persons while several others sustained injuries. Simon … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the residence of former Sports Minister, Damishi Sango, in Plateau state. It was gathered that two security details and a boy were shot during the attack. Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the residence of former Sports Minister, Damishi Sango, in Plateau state. … Read more
No fewer than three persons were killed on Sunday when rampaging bandits unleashed terror on residents of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau. According to Punch, properties were also razed down in the incident that took place on Sunday, stripping the communities of any semblance of human existence. The assailants viciously opened fire on the … Read more
A 15-year-old student, Bilal Ibrahim, has been sentenced to six months in prison for stealing two dogs. A panel of two magistrates, Ghazali Adam and Hyacinth Dolnaan at Central Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama in Jos delivered the judgement on Friday. The magistrates sentenced the teenager after he pleaded guilty to the offence. They … Read more
Commendation Plateau Government approves two private universities You May Also Like Plateau 2023: Meet The Top 4 Likely Successors Of Governor Simon Lalong The Plateau Government has applauded the Federal Government for approving the establishment of two private universities in the state. The ommisioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, gave the commendation at … Read more
Plateau State is famous for a variety of minerals which gave our State the name “Tin City” during the colonial days. Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong was at the Embassy of France to Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday Tuesday 19th January 2021 to hold discussions with the Ambassador Jérôme Pasquier on the development of … Read more
The cause of Engr. Audu’s death has yet to be ascertained Former Rector, Plateau State Polytechnic, Engr. Sam Gyang Audu has been reported dead. Late Gyang, has been Commissioner for Information, Commissioner for Works and Transport, Commissioner of Housing, and General Manager, Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB). He was also Chairman, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. … Read more
Prosecution The Police Command in Plateau says it will arrest and prosecute anyone caught violating COVID-19 protocols aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Plateau. ASP Ubah Ogaba, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos. … Read more
Yuletide, NSCDC Plateau The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it had deployed 2,100 personnel to ensure peaceful and hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Obasa Tanimola, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos on … Read more
Troops of the Operation Safe Haven special military task force have killed a suspected armed robber in Barkin Ladi, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. A statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, disclosed that the encounter also left several other suspected armed robbers injured. … Read more
Operation Safe Haven, on Friday, paraded 33 suspects who were arrested after conducting a series of raids on criminals and cultists’ hideouts in Jos, Plateau State. Speaking at the special task force’s headquarters in Jos, the Commander, Maj. Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, said the 33 suspects were arrested at various locations within the metropolis where the … Read more
Plateau A native of Plateau married to two wives, now deceased, late Chief Anthony Jiwul, who left a legacy of properties in the State, will certainly not be happy anywhere he is as his family is torn apart over claims and ownership of what he has left behind. One of the choice properties located at … Read more
Intervention Plateau governor Simon Lalong, on Sunday in Jos, commended the Nasarawa Old Students Association (NOSA) for the construction of new structures as well as rehabilitating old ones at his Alma Mater. The governor made the commendation in a press release issued by the Commissioner for information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, who represented him … Read more