…on a farm at Gwom-Ajang, Foron District, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 4pm on Saturday, according to a member of the community, Silas Bitrus, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent. Bitrus said, “The incident occurred around 4pm while they were harvesting…

…has sent condolences following the death of a prominent Christian women's leader in Plateau StateMama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, mother of a former TETFund boss, passed away after a prolonged illnessThe deceased held the title of Uwar Zummunta within COCIN's Women Fellowship in Shendam LGAPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a…

…attack.Local sources said the assailants, suspected to have crossed from neighbouring Plateau State, stormed the community unexpectedly, killing residents, setting houses ablaze and destroying foodstuffs reportedly worth millions of naira.The attack was said to have forced several residents to flee their homes and seek…

…in June 2023 to $225.12 million in June 2026, an increase of about $113.50 million.4. Plateau StatePlateau reduced its domestic debt from N157.62 billion in Q2 2023 to N59.37 billion in Q2 2026, representing a reduction of N98.24 billion.Meanwhile, its external debt increased from $31.42 million in June 2023 to $141.17…

…sustained during an attack at Dumak Kobpar in Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, as troops arrested a militia suspect in connection with the incident. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when Aminu was allegedly shot by an armed youth identified…

…sustained during an attack at Dumak Kobpar in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been arrested by troops.Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Wednesday, stated that security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when Aminu was allegedly…

…two Ukrainian businessmen to finance the privatisation of Jos Steel Rolling Mill in Plateau State in the mid-2000s before taking control of the facility, disposing of its assets and leaving hundreds of workers without salaries. He was also accused of seriously injuring a business partner during a confrontation in Ukrai…

Gunmen shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC in Pushit community, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, late Monday nightThe attackers had kidnapped a local businessman before opening fire on the officer as his motorcycle's headlight exposed themCommunity member Lawrence Tabitha called on security agencies and the Plateau…

…NSCDC, and abducted a businessman in Pushit community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, despite a dusk-to-dawn curfew recently imposed in parts of the area following repeated attacks. A member of the community, Lawrence Tabitha, told newsmen that “the dec…

…building at a mining site in Naraguta community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The baby, whose umbilical cord was still attached, was discovered on Sunday at the site along Ardo Lane. Sources who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro in Jos on Monday said the baby was found after children playing ar…

…Da Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, at his residence in Daffo, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Samkwar, the traditional ruler was reportedly attacked on Monday night, October 12, 2026 and shot in the leg before being rushed to a hospital in Daffo for treatment. He was later referred to another medical facility but…

…in separate incidents reported in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State in the past few days. The incidents also involved the killing of two cattle and the destruction of crops and farmlands, according to separate statements issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, and the Mwa…

…during coordinated covert operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The operation followed intelligence received by the Headquarters of OPEP on October 4, 2026, indicating the activities of suspected illegal arms fabricators and gunrunners operating in the two local government areas.…

The family of Abdulrahman Auwal, a Mobile Police officers, who was k!lled in Plateau State, is demanding justice. LIB reported that the deceased was k!lled around Kwi-Beco Road, a community between Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of the state while he was returning from a community on Thursday, October 8,…

…Cross River and Ondo states, while recovering firearms and ammunition during a raid in Plateau State. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Local Gover…

…a raid on the residence of 45-year-old Christian Chukwudi Uju at Rukuba Road, Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday, October 8. The items recovered from him included 47 grams of methamphetamine, two pump-action rifles, one locally made gun, 199 live cartridges, five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and one round of 9mm ammunition…

…of skunk and 52.65kg of cannabis seeds, bringing the total seizure to 85.16kg. In Plateau State, NDLEA operatives raided the residence of 45-year-old Christian Chukwudi Uju at Rukuba Road, Jos, on Thursday, October 8, recovering methamphetamine, firearms and ammunition. According to the statement, the items seized incl…

…Enyimba goalkeeper was granted a two-week recovery period and subsequently travelled to Plateau State to visit his family. He, however, failed to return to Benin City within the stipulated period. Baba, according to Bendel Insurance, resurfaced in Lagos on Saturday night and joined the team at its hotel as the Benin Ar…

…the Jamus area of Kazok villages, Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the victims as John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50. The association said…

…years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Jos, Plateau State - A Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) to organise fresh primary elections in 10 wards within the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, following a legal challenge…

Gunmen attacked and killed a police officer along the Kwi-Beco road in Plateau State on Thursday eveningThe officer was riding a motorcycle to his duty post in the Chit area of Heipang District when he was ambushedThe Berom Youth Moulders-Association condemned the killing and raised alarm over the safety of civilians i…

…separate attacks across Berom communities on the same dayThe association called on the Plateau State Government and security agencies to investigate and strengthen surveillance in Barkin Ladi and surrounding areasPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!…

…Amnesty International, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a Plateau State-based human rights and conflict journalist, Lawrence Zongo, who was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he visited a military medical facility in Jos to see his…

…during separate encounters with suspected terrorists in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops recorded the success at about noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when those deployed at Kukawa responded to information about the movement of suspected terrorists towards Wanka Village in Wase LGA. Security an…

…a 17-year-old girl for allegedly assaulting a man in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on October 5, 2026 at Baduo Community, where troops responded to a report of an assault and arrested a 17-year-old girl, identified a…