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Buhari orders investigation into Agatu (Benue) killings as Fulani ravage more in Taraba state

C Mac March 2, 2016

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into killings by herdsmen in the Agatu community of Benue state. President Buhari who expressed deep shock at the latest incident during the past week, which led to hundreds of deaths in four communities in Agatu, Benue State, ordered security agencies to get to the root causes of […]

Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill two, injure 5

C Mac February 16, 2016

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Students of Nigerian College of Accountancy fled on Tuesday as unknown gunmen attacked Kwall village of Bassa LGA of Plateau State, leaving two persons dead and five others seriously injured. Information reaching the ViewPointNigeria news desk suggests that many houses were razed down and property worth millions destroyed. According to the Secretary of the Irigwe Youths […]

Graphic: 12 year old boy shot in the jaw and upper lip by suspected herdsmen

C Mac January 6, 2016

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As part of ViewPointNigeria’s duty to continue profiling the killings and injustices meted out by the persistent attacks in Plateau – we profile Geoffrey a 12 year old boy from Robb village of Barkin Ladi LGA. Geoffrey was ambushed, attacked and left for death by suspected Fulani herdsmen on his way home from an errant mid […]

Mayhem in Jos as Islamic Factions Clash Over Facebook posts

C Mac October 27, 2015

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Nigeria – Over 22 people were on Friday injured and one house burnt down as some youths claiming to be members of Jama’atu Izalatul Bidia wa Iqamatus Sunnah clashed with members of the Shiite Islamic group around Gangare community in Jos North Local Government area of Plateau State. Reports say tension had been brewing between […]

Nanmwa Bongdul, victim of Fulani attack on Kwata laid to rest

C Mac October 14, 2015

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Nanmwa Bongdul – one of the victims of the Fulani attack on Kwata settlement, Zawan was laid to rest in Nban, Langtang North LGA, today amidst heart touching eulogies and tributes to his gentle spirit. In some of the notable tributes, he was described as a generous and kind hearted soul who opened his arms […]

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 […]

Benue proposes grazing law to forestall Fulani, Tiv clashes

C Mac September 23, 2015

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Benue State government yesterday said it plans to send a bill to the state House of Assembly for the establishment of ranches by cattle owners in the state. Governor Samuel Ortom made this known yesterday when the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Airforce Base, Makurdi, Air Vice- Marshal R. A. Ojuawo, […]

Jos: Fracas in Tudun Wada over roadblock mounted at church

C Mac September 14, 2015

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Sunday 13th September – A pall of tension enveloped Tudun Wada Area of Jos North Local Government Council following injuries sustained by four persons over the erection of a stop-and-search barrier. It all began when security operatives opened fire at a mob during a protest over the mounting of a new road block during Sunday […]

Pictures: Plateau Attacks Protest in London Achieves Desired Impact

C Mac September 4, 2015

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#PlateauSpeaks #StandWithPlateau #PlateauSaysNoToTerrorism #ViewPointNigeria Today, September 4th 2015 – In a highly impact-ful and successful campaign, the Plateau State Association, UK in solidarity with other Plateau citizens, staged a “Justice Protest” to condemn, the incessant murders of innocent people in Plateau villages. The protest commenced at 1 pm at the Nigerian High Commission London, following […]

Fresh Attack: 5 people killed in Gashish, several in Jol village

C Mac August 31, 2015

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Amidst the outcry and protests of this week, the attacks being perpetuated by Boko Haram’s killer squad in conjunction with Fulani marauders on the Plateau, appears to still be continuing with no end in sight. In the latest such attacks – 5 people were ambushed and gruesomely murdered in Gashish village of Barkin Ladi LGA […]

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