…attacked Sabon-Layi community in Gwol District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m., has heightened concerns over the persistent insecurity in the area. According to community sources, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and targ…

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Plateau State has long been regarded as one of Nigeria's richest solid mineral belts. From tin and columbite and other precious minerals, the state has attracted thousands of artisanal and commercial miners in search of economic opportunities. But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growin…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state's security architecture, appointing retired Brig.-Gen. Nash Yakubu as the Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Gove…

By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Bokkos Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state. The Command said the suspect was arrested following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected…

By Golok Nanmwa JOS - The Plateau State Government has condemned the attack on Kawel community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area, which left over 22 persons dead and others injured. The government described the incident, which occurred on Sunday as a heinous and senseless act of violence against a peace…

…networks have been deployed in northern hubs, including a 50kW facility in Namu, Plateau State; a 30kW installation in Magya/Dzwajiwo, Kwara State; a 75kW system in Edo Baba, Niger State; and 50kW grids in Kafin lemo, Bauchi State; Jerkum, Gombe State; Kukuwa, Yobe State; Yalaki Ganye, Adamawa State; and Uban Dawaki, S…

By Golok Nanmwa Jos – Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arch. Samuel Jatau, has assured Nigerians that Plateau remains safe and habitable despite prevailing security concerns, urging residents and visitors to assess realities on the ground rather than rely solely on public perception. Jatau spoke in Jos at…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos, the state capital. The operation targeted areas around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, which police described as well-known centres for the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. According…

…on Friday, invaded the Dyan community in Rim Village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the att…

…by suspected Fulani militias in Rantiya community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State has narrated how he pretended to be dead to escape the attack. The survivor, Isaac Dung, who revealed this to DAILY POST in a telephone chat, said he had to feign death when the bandits struck the community on Thursday…

By Golok Nanmwa Jos - The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects and recovered cannabis, controlled drugs and other prohibited substances during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos. The operation, carried out on Saturday evening, targeted locations around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei…

…foremost commercial centres, Jos North Local Government Area occupies a unique place in Plateau State and the nation's social and economic life. For decades, the area has served as a meeting point for ethnic nationalities, religions, and economic interests, earning a reputation as a city built on coexistence, enterpris…

…helpers. Blessing said a man identified as Peter approached them in their hometown in Plateau State with what sounded like a life-changing opportunity. "He told us his sister had a business in Mali and needed people to work with her," she said. The girls were promised jobs in boutiques, restaurants and phone shops. The…

…man in a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the two victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as Mrs. Happiness Pam,…

…attacked the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, in an audacious attempt to overrun the institution. That this happened at a facility where no fewer than 75 per cent of the population consists of military officers raises troubling questions. Similar breaches have occu…

The Plateau State Police Command has commenced enforcement of vehicle registration laws and improper use of number plates across the State. In a press statement signed by SP Alfred Alabo, Public Relations Officer of the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, said the operation is "in line with the directive…

…during a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as Mrs Happiness Pam, 32,…

…gunshot injuries following an attack by Berom Militia in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, prompting calls for justice and renewed efforts to prevent further violence in the area. Security expert, Zagazola Makama who disclosed this in a report on Friday, said troops of Operation Enduring Peace responded to…

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the security of the

…were injured in an attack by suspected militia members in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Friday. According to the post, the incident occurred around 5.30 pm on June 18 near Rafin Bauna community, where the victims…