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Bokkos youths go on rampage over assassination of Saf Ron

C Mac July 20, 2016

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Youths in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State yesterday took to the streets to protest the assassination of their paramount ruler, but a select few set ablaze Fulani communities etc. The first class chief, his son, daughter in-law and aide were ambushed and killed Monday evening while they were returning from […]

Hon. I.D Gyang Urges Buhari to Classify Attacks in Barkin Ladi/Riyom as Acts of Terrorism

C Mac June 28, 2015

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The Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Istifanus Gyang, has raised alarm that from January to June, 2015, 276 persons were killed, 350 others fatally injured and over 22, 000 of his constituents displaced following attacks by terrorists; urging President Muhammadu Buhari to profile and classify the attacks in his […]

Buhari should order the relocation of STF headquarters to Riyom or Shonong

C Mac June 24, 2015

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President Muhammadu Buhari, even though currently being criticised as being slow for not naming his cabinet after approx. 1 month in office, has already done some really important things in the aspect of security –which are very laudable. Firstly, he ordered the relocation of the “Command and Control Centre of the Boko Haram Operations” from […]

Youth Group G17 raises alarm about stakeholder consultation, calls for urgent redress

C Mac June 23, 2016

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The convener of G17 civil society/pressure group in Plateau, Hon. Dachung Bagos has raised alarm on the stakeholder consultation process currently ongoing in Plateau state. In a press release to newsmen, Hon Bagos pointed out that many civil society and pressure groups have been left out of the consultation process and that only groups loyal […]

8 people killed in Zawan and Rim villages of Plateau North

C Mac October 10, 2015

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Attack in Zawan – Jos South Reports available to ViewPointNigeria indicates that, the police in Plateau State have killed one of the suspected gunmen who killed four people in a recent attack on two communities of Zawan in Jos South Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the state police command, Abuh Emmanuel, […]

Ex-Governor Dariye condemns killing of Saf Ron

C Mac July 20, 2016

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A former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, has described the Saf Ron-Kulere and First Class traditional ruler of Bokkos , Lazarus Agai, who was killed on Monday, as a “rallying point”. The 76-year-old monarch was killed by assassins who attacked his vehicle while on his way to Bokkos, after visiting his farm in Sha […]

Plateau Police request re-inforcement to curtail Fulani attacks

C Mac June 27, 2015

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As attacks on Plateau villages continue by suspected Fulani herdsmen, despite the imposition of curfew by the state government on the affected areas, the state Police command has requested for reinforcement to enable it live up to the challenges. Addressing newsmen in Jos yesterday, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nasiru Oki said the hostility […]

Mangu LG Chairman raises alarm on persistent killings at border with Barkin Ladi

C Mac October 9, 2015

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Mr Titus Bise, Chairman Mangu Local Government of Plateau has expressed concern over incessant attacks on villages in the area along the boundary with Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Mangu, the chairman called for tighter security around the areas to protect […]

Plateau sets up 14-member Fulani/Berom peace committee

C Mac September 13, 2015

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The Plateau Government has set up a 14-man committee, seven each from the Berom and Fulani communities, to reconcile their differences towards lasting peace, according to Governor Simon Lalong. “We decided to select seven representatives from each of the groups to enable them resolve their differences. “The peace committee is already working and they have […]

Dachung Bagos urges traditional rulers not to give lands for grazing reserves

C Mac May 30, 2016

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Amidst the rancour about grazing reserves which has trailed Governor Simon Lalong’s democracy day speech, Hon Dachung Musa Bagos the convener of Plateau Youth G17 Peace and Progressive Forum has advised traditional rulers in the state not to give up any portion of their lands for the purported “grazing reserves policy”. He advised Government to […]

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