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PIDAN demands state of emergency on insecurity affecting vulnerable communities in Plateau
The Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN) Central Zone has called for the
declaration of a state of emergency on security in affected and vulnerable communities and take all necessary measures to protect lives and property.
PIDAN Central Zone expressed sadness over the attack in Mangu that,woke up to the devastating reports of yet another massacre in Mangu Local Government Area, where more than 20 innocent lives were reportedly lost and buried on 18 August
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Suspected Boko Haram insurgent struck kill 8 including police officer abducted 4
Suspected Boko Haram sect killed six persons and abducted two girls after raiding Gaya-Dlang near Fa'agaya village, Hong local government area of Adamawa State.
Reports has it that, the strikers after that burnt down houses and carted away with food stuffs. The raid came less than a month when similar attack was carried out on Monday, 27 July, 2026 around 6:00 pm by the terrorists in Zah community in Yadul District of same local government area in which led to the abduction of middle-aged wom
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CP A.M. BELLO RECEIVES ACTING COMMANDER, 1 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY, ON COURTESY VISIT
In a bid to strengthen inter-agency synergy, consolidate operational gains, and enhance security across Zamfara State, the newly appointed Acting Commander of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Colonel J. Umaru, paid an official courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A.M. Bello, psc+, MNIPS, CCNP, at the State Police Command Headquarters, Gusau.
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Mwaghavul Youth Movement frowns at deadly attack on the people of Bin-Per community in Plateau state
The Mwaghavul Youth Movement has expresses deep grief, anger, and profound dissatisfaction over last night's deadly attack in Bin-Per, a community under Kombun District, of Mangu Local Government Area where armed attackers reportedly invaded the community, leaving 24 persons dead, while several others sustained injuries.
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Plateau Govt condemns with strong terms, the wanton attack on Bin Mper Community
The Plateau State Government has condemned the reported attack in Bin Mper community, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area which took place in the early hours of Tuesday 18th August, 2026.
A statement was signed and issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication Plateau State Rt.Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap on Tuesday (today) expressed sadness over the
disturbing incident development threatens the peace and security being consolidated across the State.
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OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS FOIL MASS ABDUCTION ATTEMPT IN ZAMFARA, RESCUE NINE CIVILIANS INCLUDING INFANT
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) foiled an attempted mass abduction by terrorists in Unguwar Rogo Village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, rescuing nine civilians, including an infant.
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Plateau Police command commences operation Velvet to secure life, property
The Plateau State Police Command has put modalities in place for the commencement of “OPERATION VELVET,” aimed at promoting road safety, preventing avoidable road traffic crashes, reducing traffic congestion, protecting lives and property, and improving the driving culture of motorists and other road users across the State.
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Troops Raid IPOB/ESN Camps in Anambra, Kill Three, Recover Arms, Explosives
Troops of the newly established 15 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, aigies have recorded tremendous operational success against suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN), dismantled three terrorist camps and recovering arms, explosives and other logistics during a coordinated operation in Anambra State.
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NCCSALW Targets Waterways in Push Against Illicit Arms Proliferation
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), South-South Zone, has intensified efforts to secure Nigeria’s waterways against the movement of illicit firearms, calling on maritime workers to remain vigilant and provide credible intelligence to security agencies.
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New Plateau state CP holds maiden conference, vows to steer command to greater heights
The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan today held his maiden monthly conference with officers of the Command at the Police Officers’ Mess, Jos, as part of his strategic engagement with personnel and his determination to steer the Command to greater heights.
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New CP, Ajao Saka Adewale, assume duty in Bayelsà, vow to include community leaders in fight against cultism, armed robbery, maritime crimes, illegal firearms, drug offences
Newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Saka Adewale has assumed duty in Bayelsà State, promising to fight against cultism, armed robbery, maritime crimes, illegal firearms, drug offences,crime and criminality in the state.
CP Ajao Saka Adewale takes over from AIG Iyamah Daniel Edebor who has been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).
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47th Commissioner of Police in Plateau state, CP Faniyan Ayodeji resumes duty
The 47th Commissioner of Police to Plateau State CP Faniyan Ayodeji, has resumed duty at the. Police Headquarters Plateau State Police Command Jos..
