The Police Public Relations Officer in the Plateau State, Terna Tyopev, has said suspected herdsmen killed one person and stole nine cows. Tyopev, while confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, said the cows belonged to the Anglican…
How Muslim cleric ‘hid Christians inside mosque’ during Plateau attack (SUN)
An Imam in Plateau reportedly hid over 200 people, including Christians, inside a mosque during last weekend’s attack in the state. According to BBC Pidgin, the religious leader, whose identity was not disclosed, saw people fleeing Birkin Ladi Local Government Area…
Plateau massacre: Jos protesters chase officials, stone vehicles, offices in Govt House (Punch)
Violent protest rocked Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Wednesday, as residents protesting the killings in three local government areas of the state by herdsmen invaded the state secretariat destroying vehicles and buildings. The protest, which started peacefully, turned…
It’s senseless, says NLC (Nation)
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described as senseless and barbaric the renewed killings by suspected herdsmen. NLC President Comrade Ayuba Wabba, said: “The Nigeria Labour Congress is deeply saddened by the renewed violence in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Local Governments …
Nigerian lives, property must be protected, Buhari orders security chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Jos directed security chiefs in the country to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and property in the country. A State House statement Monday by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media &…
Super Eagles stars call for peace in Plateau state (Guardian)
Ahead of the decisive final group match against Argentina in Russia, Super Eagles stars have lent their voices; calling for a halt to the killings in the country. The Police Command in Plateau on Sunday confirmed the killing of 86…
Plateau Killings: Youths, Military disagree over secret burial for victims (DailyTimes)
The burial of over 200 victims of the recent attacks in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen generated a serious controversy following allegations that security agencies want to carry out the exercise…
Why killings of farmers in Plateau won’t stop – Northern CAN (SUN)
Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in Northern Nigeria, Rev. Yakubu Pam, said the killings by herdsmen in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State would not end until Federal Government resolve the question of land grabbing and…
I spent 40 days at EFCC prison, got revelation from God ―Gov Lalong (Tribune)
Apparently reacting to the travail of the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang who is presently being detained in Jos Prison, Governor Simon Lalong has stated that he was also a one time visitor of the Prison and…
N12.5bn loot: I’m not a thief, Jang tells FG (Punch)
A former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, on Wednesday distanced himself from the list of alleged looters recently released by the Federal Government. According to him, the All Progressives Congress should tell Nigerians the source of their campaign funds…