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Grazing Protest: Temporary truce reached, as protest is suspended

C Mac June 13, 2016

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A temporary truce has been struck between the Plateau State Government and protesters of the grazing reserve policy – leading to the calling off of the protest for a week. The truce was struck following an invitation of the protest leader Hon. Dachung Bagos by security agencies this morning. It was reliably gathered that discussion […]

Grazing Policy Protest: PLSG appeals to youths to shelve protest plans

C Mac June 12, 2016

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The Plateau state government has appealed to youths planning to stage a protest on Monday 13th June 2016, regarding the planned grazing policy in Plateau to consider shelving it. In an 340 worded appeal to the youth on social media, Mr. Joseph Lengmang, the Director General of the Plateau State Peace Building Agency – heartily […]

STF Discover Landmines in areas Mangu LGA where there have been hostilities

C Mac October 19, 2015

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Jos — The Special Task Force in Plateau State said yesterday that it denoted landmines in Mangu where Fulani marauders have continually attacked natives. The spokesman, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, told journalist that they discovered the landmines at Gyambus, along the road to Kadunung, a town which was recently sacked after an invasion which resulted […]

Plateau stakeholders endorse government’s position on ranching

C Mac June 22, 2016

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The Federal Government’s policy on modern way of livestock production for improved agriculture sector in Nigeria has received a boost. This followed the recommendations submitted by a 14-member committee set up by the Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, to study the policy. At a joint consultative forum of Plateau State Peace Building Agency and Traditional […]

Fulani herdsmen attack community in Plateau state

C Mac May 18, 2016

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that after a long period of lull and relative peace, Fulani herdsmen struck again in Zim community in Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday 17th May 2016. The attack, said to have happened at 7:30 pm bore the usual trade-mark of clandestine-ness and surprise, […]

Protests kicks off in Plateau regarding Grazing Policy

C Mac June 13, 2016

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The grazing reserves protest organised by a group of Plateau youths has kicked-off as planned, amidst heavy police and security presence. The organisers of the protest convened at the venue in Rayfield at 8:00am ahead of the protest start at 9:00am. However, the leader of the protest – Hon. Dachung Bagos […]

Plateau House of Assembly summon commissioner of Information over Grazing Reserves

C Mac June 15, 2016

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Following fresh protest by women groups in Plateau State yesterday, the Plateau State House of Assembly summoned the Commissioners of Information & Communication, Mr. Nazif Ahmed and that of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mrs. Lynda Barau to explain government’s position on the Grazing Reserve/Ranches Bill that had generated heated debates and protests in the state. Some […]

Photo News: Gummen kill 4 in Plateau (Viewer’s discretion advised)

C Mac June 13, 2015

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News reaching the ViewPointNigeria news desks indicates that suspected Fulani gunmen in the early hours on Friday 12th June 2015, shot and killed four people in Rakung village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The spokesperson of the Police Command in Jos confirmed the incident via telephone to ViewPointNigeria, but could not ascertain the […]

Plateau Genocidal Attacks: More protests continue in Jos

C Mac August 31, 2015

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In this season of heightened consciousness about what is happening in Plateau, protests have continued in respect of the now topical Boko Haram-assisted Fulani massacre in Plateau villages and the middle belt. Last week, a group of concerned Plateau youth under the auspices of Plateau Speaks, organised a 5 day protest at the Unity Fountain […]

Four Killed, Soldiers Injured as Hostilities Resume in Plateau

C Mac July 1, 2015

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Four persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed clash between Fulani herdsmen and Berom in Foron village of Barkin Ladi local government, Plateau State. Three soldiers attached to the Special Task Force on Jos crisis were also allegedly injured and are now lying in critical conditions in the hospital. Chairman of Berom Youth […]

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