The State of Plateau

 Asiwaju Yourba of Plateau Olagbemiro  condemns attacks of communities in Jos North  August 27,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Asiwaju Yourba of Plateau state and  Jos based business  man  Jide Olagbemiro  yesterday condemned the attack on Yelwa zangam community behind the University of Jos, where gunmen on Tuesday  killed over 35 people. "I also condemn all other attacks that took place in Bassa, Riyom and Rukubu roads some weeks and a month ago ." The Yourba leader in a statement made   available to newsmen also appealed to security operatives  to swiftly apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice. The statement reads that "  On behalf of the  entire Yoruba Community in Plateau State  i condole  with the Ujah of Anaguta, and  the entire Anaguta Nation, over the dastardly act,perpetrated In Zagam Yelwa.  "Our  God Will Comfort us and give the Anaguta  Kingdom the  strength to  bare the losses. He called on the Yourbas in the state  to continue to stay peacefully wi

 BREAKING: Jos  killings - Defend your communities - Plateau house of  assembly  tells citizens  August 27,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Plateau state House of assembly on Friday strongly called on citizens of the state  to practically stand up and defend themselves and their communities, as the conventional security design is no longer guaranteeing our safety as a people. Addressing newsmen in Jos at the Nigerian Union of Journalist Press center Hon. Dasun Philip Peter, the chairman House Committee on Information said "On behalf of the Plateau State House of Assembly, I wish to sympathize with the Government and People of Plateau State on the barbaric and dastardly killings that have been taking place in different communities of Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Jos North, Jos South, Mangu, Riyom, University of Jos Community and recently that of Yelwa Zangam. The House condemns all these killings in totality, all these killings are unacceptable and condemnable. We commiserate with the fam

 Plateau PFN condemns killings of 36 persons in  Jos North  August 27,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos   The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria ( P.F.N), Plateau State Chapter on Friday   strongly condemned the the massacre of approximately 36 people on Tuesday night of 24th August, 2021 by criminals elements.  PFN in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos and signed by  Rev. Dr. Steven Dangana, it's Chairman  commiserated with the families of the victims, the entire community and the good people of Plateau State over this unprovoked attack.  The statement further reads that "While we are still grooping with the senseless killings of innocent people in Irigwe land, the killing of commuters and now have woken up to yet another fresh attack in Yelwan Zankam." " The Fellowship sees the inhumanity of these attacks as shocking and barbaric especially with 12 hours curfew of 6am to 6:00 pm still in place as the attack took place during this period. Indeed, the question of ho

 APC Convention -Queen Amina Support Initiative  urges Akume  to vie for National chairman  August 27,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Queen Amina Support Initiative  ( QASI )  yesterday stormed the office of the  current Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs Hon  George Akume , with a call on him to contest the office of the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC . Our correspondent  reports that QASI is  founded on trust for the advancement of Nigeria ". The group  is made up of young Nigerians all across the breath of the country with leadership structure down to the ward level . The chairman Board of Trustee  of QASI Hon Chris Waya said the support group is  willing to go the length and breadth of the country  to ensure that Akume emerges as the National chairman of the party . The group described Akume who is a Nigerian politician as the best man for the Job  " We are here to identify with you, commend you for your stewardship in the service

 AFIZERE,ANAGUTA AND BEROM YOUTH (AFIANABER) JOS NORTH LGA TALKS TOUGH ON PLATEAU KILLINGS  PRESS STATEMENT  THE GENOCIDE IN JOS NORTH AND THE URGENT NEED FOR SELF DEFENCE. BY THE AFIZERE,ANAGUTA AND BEROM YOUTH (AFIANABER) JOS NORTH LGA. We, the three indigenous Ethnic groups of Jos North LGA, that's the Afizere,Angatu and Berom.wish to categorically rise against the killings, maiming and massacring of innocent of our brothers and sisters in cold blood within Jos and it's environs. We    frown at this heinous act of killing innocent citizens regardless of their faiths and where they come from. Within the period of two weeks alone,over one hundred people loss their lives in Jos North LGA ranging from Attacks and counter attacks.  The Recent skirmishes resulted to the killing of innocent people including the students of the University of Jos. The Major constitutional responsibility of Government at all levels is to Secure the lives and property of her citizens,but with the killi

 Go beyond prayers and explore right to self-defense - Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo August 26,2021 Against the backdrop of increasing security and economic challenges in Nigeria, following renewed attacks in Plateau State, especially Jos North and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State, the Chairman, Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau State Chapter, Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo has urged Christians and all law abiding citizens of the state to go beyond prayers and explore their rights to self-defence in tackling insecurity in the country. Speaking to newsmen at the Plateau Specialist Hospital where bodies of victims of last night's attack at Yelwa Zangam village of Jos North LGA were deposited, the clergy disclosed that over 15 bodies were at the morgue and twenty-something others were roasted despite the curfew inplace and nobody is saying anything about it. According to the CAN Chairman, "the security agencies have been doing their best, the STF has tried so much but it seems the inse

 Jos  killings - Plateau  NMA laments population of hospitals emergency wards and mortuaries  August 26,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Plateau State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association on Thursday said  it  is saddened and disillusioned by the persistent and vicious acts of inhumanity currently ravaging the society and exerting a great toll on the physical and psychological wellbeing of the masses across the state. This was contained in a statement  jointly signed by Dr. Innocent Emmanuel, It's Chairman and Dr. Bapiga'an William ,the Secretary and made available to newsmen in Jos . The body expressed deep concern stressing that the victims of these unwarranted attacks continue to populate  hospitals' emergency wards and mortuaries in the state " The statement reads that " innocent, armless, accommodating  and committed citizens of Plateau State have continued to live under the perennial unsavoury reality of perpetual terrorism manifesting as kidnappings for ran

 Plateau Killings: Speaker, Plateau House Of Assembly Challenged Government Authorities To Set Up Surveillances To End The Attacks In The State... August 25,2021 Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly,Rt Hon Abok N Ayuba has challenged relevant government agencies to step up surveillance to end senseless killings of innocent lives in the state. The speaker made the call when some youth staged a protest and brought some corpses of victims of the Yelwa Zangam Tuesday night killings in Jos North to the Assembly Complex. Suspected gunmen had on Tuesday night, the 24th August,2021 invaded Yelwa Zangam Community behind the University of Jos Naraguta Hostel, killing more than 30 people with many injured and property destroyed. Receiving the youth with some of the corpses at the Assembly Complex, the Speaker,Hon Abok Ayuba who expressed grief over the incident said it is one too many and something urgently needs to be done to prevent further loss of lives and property. Abok however, advised

 Senator Daduut  condemns killing of 35 persons in Jos North August 25,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly,  Prof. Dame Nora Daduut  has condemned in strong terms the attack on   Yelwan Zangam of Anaguta community in Jos North where over 35 persons were reported  killed, some of whom were burnt beyond recognition. Daduut in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos  on Wednesday  condemned  this heinous acts in strong terms and calls on the law enforcement agencies to swiftly apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice.   In her words ,this is man inhumanity to man , we must work to ensure lasting peace is restored in Plateau " Prof. Daduut expresses her  deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and urges all citizens to pray for lasting  peace  in the country . " I call on citizens of the state to stay peacefully with one another, lets be our brothers keeper ,she further added .

 Plateau abandoned by FG - Senator Gyang  August 25,2021 Golok Nanmwa ,Jos. Senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly Barrister Istifanus Gyang has said that the Federal Government has abandoned people of Plateau . This was contained in a statement signed by Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, Special Assistant Media and  Protocol to Senator  Gyang and made available to newsmen in Jos . . It reads that on the Night of Tuesday 24/08/21, terror was visited on Yelwan Zangam of Anaguta community in Jos North with over 35 persons killed, some of whom were burnt beyond recognition. Senator Gyang says he is gravely disturbed and outraged by the serial and continuing terror attacks on communities in Plateau State with thousands of lives brutally massacred over the years and still continuing. The Senator says the situation on the Plateau is that of a people abandoned to their fate by the Federal Government. No sympathy! No empathy! No attention nor relief to affected communities! No statemen

 GOVERNOR LALONG CONDEMNS YET ANOTHER ISOLATED ATTACK ON YELWA ZANGAM VILLAGE, JOS NORTH LGA  Governor Simon Bako Lalong is appalled by yet another isolated attack which took place at Yelwa Zangam village of Jos North Local Government Area on Tuesday night where properties were destroyed and some persons killed.  The Governor totally condemns this barbaric act and directs security agencies who have already arrested 10 suspects in connection with the attack to intensify efforts in tracking down the other assailants and their sponsors in order to bring them to justice.  Lalong is furious over the incident which security reports indicate was carefully planned as the bridge linking the village was said to have been destroyed in order to deny security forces access to the area during the attack.  He sympathizes with the affected people and calls for calm, assuring them that they will get justice.  Governor Lalong again warns criminals that they will be pursued, arrested and dealt with, no m

August 25,2021  suspected fulani  bandits have attacked the Yelwa zangam community, behind the University of Jos, killing over 35 people. Eyewitnesses say the fulani armed gunmen invaded the community at about 9pm on Tuesday  evening burning houses and shooting anyone on sight. It was gathered that the attackers had disabled the bridge leading to the Anaguta community preventing any  access to help before launching their attacks. The eyewitness who does not want his name in print said several  entire families were burnt alive in their homes while others who sustained injuries are being treated in the hospital. The Plateau State Police Command is to is yet to give details of the incident, as at the time of filing this report. Details to come shortly........

 Hon Joseph Guluwa gets Green light from Josh High court As APC candidate For Bokkos LGA ahead of October Polls  August 24,2021 The Claimant in that case filed a suit seeking among others an induction restraining PLASIEC from featuring Guluwa as the APC candidate.  Filed along with the suit is a application for interlocuroty injunction restraining PLASIEC from featuring GULUWA as APC candidate. The application for interlocuroty injunction has been fixed for hearing on 2nd Sept. 2021.  The claimant also filed an application for interim injunction for parties to maintain status quo pe ding the hearing of the application for interlocuroty injunction which was fixed for 2nd Sept. 2021.  The Court refused all other prayers in the motion exparte except the following reliefs:  1. An order for substituted service for Guluwa to be served with the suit by substituted means,  to wit: to be served through APC secretariat.   2. An order for the suit to be heared a determined during the vacation.  3

 Bagos Applaudes OPSH For Action Against Bandits in Mangu LGA.  24th August, 2021  The bravery and gallantry of the combined team of the Inspector General of Police ( IRT ) and Operation Safe Haven in neutralizing 6 Fulani terrorists and/or bandits has been highly lauded by the Member Representating Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Abuja, Rep Dachung Bagos has welcomed the development.  “This proactive and responsive development is not only commendable and reassuring but also a sad reminder that Plataau State is still in the books of criminal elements aimed at destabilizing the state at all cost"  Hon. Bagos said in a message.  He further reiterated, "Sadly, in the crossfire, we lost two brave men of the Nigeria Police. These Heroes call must not go unnoticed and unrewarded to encourage our security forces that their plight will not end in vainglory.  May their gentle souls rest in peace with the Lord, Amen.” This victory however, should propel

 2023 Presidency - Nwajiuba's Supporters Inaugurate campaign groups  August 24,2021 By Golok Nanmwa Queen Amina Support Initiative  ( QASI )  a group  drumming support  for  Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba the current Minister of State for Education  for the 2023 presidential elections on Wednesday  inaugurated its Directors ,Executives and Zonal  coordinators ahead of the 2023 general elections. While inaugurating  the Executives  the chairman Board of Trustee  of QASI Hon Chris Waya said the support group must be visible across the  LGAs of the Country as well as wards and polling units in the country . "QASI is founded on trust for the advancement of Nigeria ". "We are willing to go the length and breadth of the country  to ensure this becomes a success "  In his words "A great person attracts great people and Nwajiuba knows how to hold them together . He described Nwajiuba as a great leader ,a man of honor stressing that he  has everything it takes to move  th

 *TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE 6 KIDNAPPERS … Recover weapons*  August 24,2021 On Monday 23,  August 2021, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) successfully neutralised syndicate of 6 criminals that specialise in kidnapping innocent people in Mangu local government area of Plateau State. The troops also recovered weapons belonging to the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) from the bandits. The Troops in a joint operations  with the Divisional Police Headquarters at Mangu responded swiftly to a distress call from the IRT that bandits had attacked the team and took away their weapons. The criminals were immediately trailed and neutralised after a gun duel with the troops. Remains of the IRT members who lost their lives and that of the 6 criminal gangs were recovered. The troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles belonging to IRT team earlier taken away by the criminals.   Commending the troops for their swift response, the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN Major Gener

 BREAKING: Officer Gunned Down, ‘Two Majors’ Kidnapped As Bandits Break Into Nigerian Defence Academy August 24,2021 Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer. The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped two majors. Our correspondent gathered that the bandits who attacked the barracks around 1am on Tuesday are still be inside the academy. A reliable source within the barracks told our correspondent that security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to stop the bandits from escaping with the officers. “It was a terrible experience, the bandits took advantage of the time when most people had gone to bed to attack the barracks.” “Right now, the whole barracks is under lock and key and security has been beefed up so that the bandits cannot leave the barracks because it is believed that they are still within,” the source said.

 Six Bandits , Policeman    killed in gun duel in  Plateau  August 24,2021 By Golok Nanmwa,Jos  One  Police officer on Monday    lost his  life  in a gun battle with armed bandits in Pyem district  of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state. However, six of the bandits   were also killed in the  gun duel. Our correspondent gathered that the gallant officer Abdulrahaman Isa Danzakara, lost his live in the evening  . Confirming the incident the  Police spokesman, ASP, Gabriel Ubah in Plateau in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos reads that on 23/08/2021 at about 1400hrs, the command received credible information about the activity of a notorious syndicate of gunrunners at  Kwoi Village, in Mangu LGA of the State.  He said that "On receipt of the information, the IGP's  Intelligence Response Team (IRT) based in Mangu, Police Operatives attached to Mangu Division, STF and local vigilante were mobilized and swiftly raced to the area." "On sightin

 Terror herdsmen now move freely with live ammunitions to attack Plateau State, Rep Dachung Musa  Bagos  August 22,2021 Press Release The interception and arrest of Likita Abubakar a Fulani man in Akwanga, on Saturday 21st  August, 2021 by the Join Task Force of Police and Federal Road Safety Commission in Nasarawa State while transporting ammunitions to Jos, Plateau State is a clear evidence that  war has been declared by terror herdsmen against the good  people of Plateau. I strongly want to call on Plateau State Government and the security agencies to rise to their responsibility of protecting lives and properties and ensure the arrest of the remaining six Gangs and friends of Likita Abubakar a Fulani man who was arrested in Akwanga Saturday the 21st of August, 2021 on his way to Jos  with fully loaded arms. I want to also call on all Plateau State people, especially youth to be united and ensure they are not taken unawares, they should protect their communities by preventing any fu

 Agwom Chief of Staff to  Plateau Speaker  Abok lauds him on his birthday August 21,2021 Agwom Ajiji Agwom the Chief of Staff to the Rt. Hon. Speaker Ayuba Abok has lauded his boss on his 35 birthday . In a statement made available to newsmen ,he said On behalf of myself, colleagues and indeed the staff of the office of the Rt.Hon.Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, I joyfully felicitate with our  beloved brother and Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Abok Nuhu Ayuba on the auspicious occasion of your 35th birthday. We happily join your family, colleagues, friends and esteemed well wishers in celebrating you on this very important day of your life.  Sir, we commend your drive for peace and peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and sacrifice made for humanity, growth and sustenance of our democracy and in particular for providing the desired, purposeful and all inclusive leadership to the 9th State Assembly.  We pray God to continue to bless you with long life, good hea

 Youths Congratulates Alh Attah Muhammed On His Chieftaincy Installation As Iyan Jiban(Kuka)..... August 21,2021 ALH ATTAH MUHAMMED BESTOWED WITH A CHIEFTANCY TITLE AS IYAN JIBAN (KUKA ) BY LONG JIBAN MISKOOM ALI ZEMLONG YENRIEM.  On behalf of all Plateau youths in the seventeen(17) local government area of Plateau state congratulates Alh Attah Muhammed on his recent honour bestowed on you as the IYAN JIBAN, KUKA.  We’re not surprised owing to the magnitude of goodwill and contacts at your disposal with which you have piloted the affairs of your immediate community.  We are aware that all these honours and goodwill emanated from your unrivalled generosity that cannot be compared to the those before you. Your discipline, knowledge, skills, and indeed your very essence, have garnered you all these Congratulations! It’s a well-earned reward for all that you do to your community. You’re the kind of person who is never afraid to take the plunge. That’s why you so deeply deserve this new cha

 Plateau killings - UNIJOS suspends academic activities  August 20,2021 By Golok Nanmwa,Jos    Following  the risky and precarious insecurity situation in Jos, the imposition of dusk to dawn curfew, which  has affected the academic activities including the suspension of Second Semester Examinations for the  2019/2020 Academic Session in the University of Jos, the University continued to experience the loss of lives of some of their  students.  According to a statement issued and signed by Chief Monday Danjem Registrar said consequently, the Management of the University of Jos, after an emergency  meeting with the Committee of Deans, Directors and Provost on Friday,  has approved  the suspension of Examinations for the Second Semester 2019/2020 Academic Session and all Academic  Activities in the University until further notice subject to ratification by the Senate of the University.   He disclosed that Management has also directed the closure of all Students Hostels until further notic

 Killing of Student of Uni Jos - Jos North closes down AY Shafa filling station  August 20,2021 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Local Administration in Jos North has sealed AY Shafa filling station around  Dariye motor park along Bauchi Junction - Farin Gada road, Jos pending the investigation on the whereabout of the suspect or suspects.  This  was in reaction to the recent killing of of a student of the university of Jos at the filling station on Thursday this week.  Management Committee Chairman of Jos North Local Government Shehu  Usman had on Thursday this week released an official statement pledging to go after any person or persons who attack innocent citizens and fish them out to  face the full wrath of the law. He had also warned  that in the event any suspect or suspects escape, his administration would be left with  no choice than to arrest residents of the  area  where the act  took place for appropriate sanction.  This was contained in a statement signed by Philip Eplong , the Senio