A Youth Activist and Medical Expert from Plateau State has decried the unabated attacks and killings of innocent citizens in Plateau State, North Central and Nigeria at large. The Youth Activist posited that most of the killings were avoidable if information made available on the attacks were taken seriously by those saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property of the citizenry. “I am worried that such horrendous attacks and killings of 12 persons can be perpetuated without a single arrest” “The unprovoked attacks on innocent and unarmed citizens must stop” “These senseless killings and wickedness must be addressed immediately” he said. Dr. Chomo charged President Muhammadu Buhari and […]

Institute of Governance and Social Research in collaboration with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund is implementing the second round of a project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case”, in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone. The overall objective of the project is to build community resilience to violent extremism and promote peaceful co-existence in Plateau State. The Youth Peace Camp is one of the major activities earmarked to help achieve the overall project goal. The camp is aimed at creating awareness on the evils of extreme behaviour and violence, re-orient the youth on the value of peaceful co-existence while enabling them to renounce extreme […]

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has expressed outrage over the killing of a Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Security AIG Christopher Dega by unidentified armed men. Governor Lalong in a reaction to the incident described it as unfortunate and totally appalling. He said the murder of the retired senior police officer who was reportedly shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen in Bukuru is condemnable and will not go unpunished. Lalong said the incident though isolated, is another handiwork of crises merchants who want to rupture the substantial peace of Plateau State and create fear in the minds of the people. He […]

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen have killed a Senior Special Assistant to Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega in Jos, Plateau State Capital. The Plateau State Police Command in a statement signed by ASP Obah Ogaba, the Public Relations Officer of the command reads thatIt is on a sad note that the command received an ugly report of the death of AIG Christopher Dega . The statement reads that “On 31/05/2021 at about 2030hrs, AIG Christopher Dega was shot dead by three yet to be identified gunmen in an isolated restaurant at Bukuru, Jos. He said that from the investigation so far, it appeared that […]

The Plateau State Government has concluded plans to train, equip and engage 3,000 Vigilante Personnel who will be deployed across the 17 Local Government Areas of the State to complement the efforts of the security agencies in tackling insecurity. Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Atu said the decision became imperative on account of the inadequate security personnel to address the rising insecurity in the State.Prof. Atu said security is everyone’s business and should not be seen as the exclusive responsibility of government.He said the personnel will ensure intelligence gathering, rapid emergence response to security issues and ensure the security of lives and property of the citizens […]

The Commander Operation Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Gen. Dominic C. Onyemulu has told Stakeholders in the Joint Operation Area consisting of Plateau State, parts of Kaduna State and Bauchi State that the outfit possesses the capabilities and capacities to ensure peace reign in State by dealing decisively with attackers, other criminal elements and war merchants whose intention is to destabilize the State. He hinted that Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders and Community Leaders have critical roles to play in building and sustaining peace. He warned that any community harbouring criminals will be held responsible for their actions. He made the disclosures during a meeting with stakeholders comprising of Traditional Rulers, Religious […]

The Executive Secretary Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has said Nigeria needs peace to develop. He said the insecurity situation in Nigeria needs the participation of all as government alone can not sustain the fight against insecurity if the citizens, stakeholders and Non Governmental Organizations, NGOs refuses to be involved. Rev Pam spoke Saturday, 15 May 2021, while in courtesy with God’s Project 777. a Non Governmental Organization based in Jos, plateau state, North Central Nigeria. According to Rev. Pam, “the voice of the government is not enough in the fight against insecurity in the country if we all decide to withdraw. “Traditional rulers, community leaders, […]

British envoy, the Minister for Africa, James Duddridge announced in Abuja that the ongoing security problems in Nigeria were “… massively complex and no partnership is going to resolve [such] multiplicity of problems”. Duddridge made the statement while responding to questions from journalists in the course of a courtesy visit to Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama. In furtherance, the envoy linked security issues in Nigeria to being “… not just about intelligence and hard security and military, [but to issues] about societies, about humanitarian support [and] about education …” as one of the key reasons why a partnership will not work in resolving the problems. The statement of […]