— Investigations ongoing, CP says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday summoned the State Security Council to review the security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the Ne…

Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, has confirmed the death of 23 people, while 143 suspected cases of infection have been recorded as a diphtheria outbreak sweeps across the state over the last two weeks. Baamlong, who disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Jos on Tuesday, said the st…

…people have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, with 143 suspected cases recorded. Nine diphtheria patients are currently hospitalised in Plateau State, while health authorities have intensified clinical and community interventions to contain further spread of the diseas…

No Muslim group planning to establish Hisbah in Plateau - JNI The Plateau State chapter of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has denied reports that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activitie…

…PEACE Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE maintained vigilance over communities in Plateau State to prevent armed violence and illegal weapon use. On 22 August 2026, troops responded to a report of gunshots around DTV in Bassa LGA of Plateau State and arrested one suspect, recovering a locally made hunting gun. Prelimin…

Hisbah not allowed in Plateau - Governor Mutfwang warns Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Are, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorized and unacceptable. The Govern…

…Plateau At least five people have been k!lled in separate attacks across communities in Plateau State, including a pastor who was abducted while travelling from Jos to Bokkos. Conflict reporter, Masara Kim disclosed the incidents in a post on X on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Among those k!lled was Pastor Hills Emmanuel,…

…k!lled by suspected fulani bandits in Batok 2 Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2100 hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the community, security analyst Zagazola Makana reported. The…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police, Ayo…

…Barau joined over 500 Islamic scholars at a national JIBWIS symposium held in Jos, Plateau StateThe gathering brought together governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Jigawa States alongside other senior federal officialsJIBWIS also pledged support for any position taken by its Ulama'u Council chairman on the 2027 electi…

…a stolen motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Hosiah Alfred, was arrested at the Sabon Gari checkpoint in Mangu at about 5:50 a.m. on August 24, 2026. The troops, operating under Operation HARD KNOCK, intercepted Alfred while he was tr…

…attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded to reports of gunshots allegedly fired by suspected armed robbers along the highway. The troops swiftly mobilised to the area, forcing the gunmen to abando…

…Federal Government has said the ranching initiative would begin with a pilot project in Plateau State before being extended to Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Adamawa and the Federal Capital Territory. During the town hall meeting, Alia also announced measures to strengthen security in Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo.He said three…

…other suspects linked to the illegal firearms operation. Iniedu stated that officers in Plateau State repelled an attack on Tanjol Village in Riyom Local Government Area on Sunday. He noted that the assailants reportedly fled into the surrounding forest following the intervention of security personnel, adding that a jo…

…flag-off of RHGN’s campaign activities for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. He argued that seeking external influence in domestic political matters could portray a presidential aspirant as unwilling to face democratic competition. According to him, any candidate seeking to govern…

…and Niger States, three contiguous states in Nigeria’s North-Central region. “In Mangu, Plateau State, at least 23 people were officially reported killed in the Jwak Maitumbi attack, while residents put the toll above 30. More than 45 houses were reportedly destroyed. “In Borgu, Niger State, recent attacks reportedly k…

…military-related items during a raid on settlements in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted on August 21, 2026, following intelligence linking the area to the kidnapping of a medical doctor, identified as Dr Abraham Owoicho, who was abducted on August 19, 2026 Security sources told…

…moved to the University of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State before its final first-phase exercise in Oke-Onigbin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking at the tree-planting exercise in Oke-Onigbin on Wednesday, the Special Assistant on Projects to the NALDA Executive…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area following a gunmen’s attack that killed 25 people and injured several others. The attack occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the governor visiting the community on Thursday to commiserate with…

…other weapons and ammunition during an operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, operating under Sector 8 of Operation ENDURING PEACE as part of Operation HARD KNOCK, launched the operation following credible intelligence of a planned attack on Mwar Community in Chakfem Kingdom. The intelli…

The US Bureau of African Affairs condemned an attack in Nigeria's Plateau State that killed dozens of people while they slept in their homesThe statement came shortly after a CPC Working Group meeting, raising concerns about commitments made to protect Christian communitiesWashington urged the Nigerian government to ho…

…attempted kidnapping and rescued four minors in Agingi, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on August 17, 2026 when troops responded to a report that four children had been targeted by suspected kidnappers while returning from the farm. The troops' swift intervention f…

By Golok Nanmwa JOS -The Plateau State Police Command has beefed up security in Bin’per community, Bwoi-Ruf District of Mangu Local Government Area, following the deadly attack on the community in the early hours of Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this during an…

…this on Tuesday in a post on his X handle. He was reacting to the latest attack in Plateau State, where gunmen killed at least 24 people in a community in Mangu Local Government Area. “This is exactly why the @StateDept cannot lift Nigeria’s CPC designation,” Moore said. “Christians are being slaughtered across the Mid…

…field in Boltim village, Gamakai District of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Rev Kundul, who was a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, was deployed to the community as a missionary. The news of Kundul's passing was shared Monday, August 17, by Pastor Rinkyer Asaph via the Christia…