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2 teenagers killed in Heipang District

viewpointnigeria May 6, 2019

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News available to ViewPointNigeria indicates that 2 youths were murdered in Kpang village of Heipang District yesterday 5th May 2019 at approx. 8:30pm. The deceased, Mr James Pam Deme aged 16 years and Favour John Gyang aged 14 were ambushed and killed to suspected marauders. Two other women who were at the time in the […]

Irigwe youth allege that herdsmen killed monarch and 9 others

viewpointnigeria May 5, 2019

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Miango Youth Development Association, , Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State has accused the herdsmen of killing a traditional ruler and village head of Kigam, Chief Salah Akpa and nine others, at different attacks within one month. The youth group, claimed that the killings were a continuation of the attacks, especially on innocent farmers […]

2 killed in Rekwechongu village, Bassa LGA

viewpointnigeria May 5, 2019

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The village of Rekwechongu of Bassa LGA saw an attack on Friday night at about 10pm, during which two people we said to have been killed. The dead include a 65 year old farmer named Adi Zere who was burnt beyond recognition and a 35 year old mobile police officer of Irigwe […]

Plateau killings: Police confirm two herdsmen missing, 319 cows killed in reprisal

viewpointnigeria May 2, 2019

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Two herdsmen identified as Mubarak Yakubu and Shehu Saidu have been confirmed missing while 319 cows were also killed in latest attacks in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state. Confirming the attacks in a statement made available to journalists in Jos on Wednesday, Spokesman for the State Police Command, Mr. Mathias Tyopev, said that […]

Pictures: Two youths ambushed and killed in Dong – Jos North, Plateau

viewpointnigeria May 1, 2019

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With immense sadness, ViewPointNigeria reports of the killing of two youths in Dong village of Jos North LGA. The ambush happened on Sunday 28th April 2019 in the early hours 7:00pm of the evening. Both youths were said to be tin miners who were returning back to the village in Dong, having spent the entire […]

Berom & Fulani communities request adequate security ahead farming season

viewpointnigeria April 13, 2019

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Fulani and Berom communities in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State have called on Federal government to beef up security in the villages to guarantee violence-free farming season. The community leaders spoke on Friday during a conflict sensitisation workshop for religious, traditional and community leaders organised by Search For Common Ground Nigeria […]

Mining fingered as reasons for Zamfara banditary, FG Bans it

viewpointnigeria April 7, 2019

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a total ban on mining activities in Zamfara State and its environs. The decision is part of fresh measures to restore peace to the state bedevilled by banditry. Hundreds of people have been killed or kidnapped by the bandits in Zamfara in the past year. There have been […]

Police name victims of Daffo, Bokkos attack

viewpointnigeria April 4, 2019

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Police in Plateau state on Thursday confirmed the attack earlier reported by ViewPointNigeria this morning, which left one person dead and several others wounded. See the previous report at: https://viewpointnigeria.org/4-hit-by-rapid-gunfire-in-daffo-township/ Speaking, the police spokesman said the attack in Daffo village, in Bokkos local government area left one dead with three others injured. […]

STF arrests 16 illegal arms manufacturers in Plateau

Emmanuel Mclean July 20, 2017

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Commander of the Special Task Force in charge of security in Jos and environs, Major General Rogers Nicholas, has arrested 16 suspected illegal arms manufacturers in Kereng village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to Nicholas, two military personnel were injured in the course of arresting the suspects. He said his task […]

Six people arrested for Murder in Plateau State

Emmanuel Mclean March 19, 2017

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News available to ViewPointNigeria indicates that six people have been arrested in Pankshin for killing a mother and her daughter. Mr Tyopev Terver, the Plateau Police Command’s Public Relations Officer , confirmed this incident on Thursday. He said, “We are investigating the case; two of the suspects have already confessed to committing the crime. “The […]

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