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Families still searching for missing loved ones after Plateau attack

Days after the deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, many families are still searching for missing loved ones. The night assault, carried out by gunmen who opened fire on residents and passersby, left at least 26 people dead and many others injured. Relatives of those unaccounted for have been moving between the Jos University Teaching Hospital, other clinics and various mortuaries hoping to find their family members alive or identify their bodies. Some say they have not heard from their loved ones since the attack and that their phones have remained switched off. The Plateau chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam has confirmed that four Muslims were killed in the incident and that ten others remain missing. The group said some of the bodies were identified at JUTH, while the whereabouts of the […]

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Tinubu orders 5000 AI cameras to boost Plateau security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more than 5000 artificial intelligence enabled surveillance cameras across Plateau State in response to recent deadly attacks in Jos. He announced the measure during a visit to Jos, where he met with political and traditional leaders and sympathised with families affected by the March 29 gun attack in Angwan Rukuba. The attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, left over two dozen people dead and drew nationwide outrage over the persistent killings in Plateau. Tinubu assured residents that such an incident must not be allowed to happen again and pledged stronger federal support for security agencies in the state. Under the new plan, an AI powered digital camera network will first be installed in Jos and later expanded to other parts of Plateau State. The system is expected to […]

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Gunmen kill two, injure two in Plateau attack

Gunmen have attacked communities in Plateau State, killing two people and injuring two others in the latest round of violence in the area. The attackers struck on Wednesday night, shooting at residents and leaving one woman among those wounded. The incident happened in communities around Heipang and other nearby areas in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas, which have suffered repeated attacks in recent months. Residents said the gunmen arrived suddenly, opened fire and then fled before security agencies could respond. Local sources confirmed that the two people who died were shot at close range, while the two injured victims were rushed to hospital for treatment. Community members said the attack has created fresh fear, with many people afraid to move freely, especially at night. Community leaders and residents are calling on security agencies and the Plateau State government […]

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Troops kill terrorists, stop kidnappings in fresh raids

Nigerian troops have stepped up operations across several theatres, killing terrorists, foiling kidnap attempts and rescuing victims in different parts of the country. According to military authorities, the coordinated raids targeted armed groups involved in terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In the North East, troops under Operation Hadin Kai engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in a series of clashes, neutralising several terrorists and destroying their hideouts. Soldiers also rescued civilians who had been targeted for abduction during these operations. Along the Buratai–Kamuya axis, troops escorting civilians came under attack but quickly received reinforcement from a quick reaction force. The combined team repelled the terrorists, forcing them to abandon an attempted mass kidnapping involving more than 150 men, women and children. In other regions, including the North West and North Central, troops conducted clearance operations against bandits and other criminal gangs. […]

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Cubana Chief Priest Condemns Jos Killings, Alleges Plot To Embarrass Tinubu

Celebrity nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has condemned the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, describing the violence as senseless and heartbreaking. Reacting in a post shared on Instagram, he said videos from the attack, including that of a woman and her child, had left him cold and unable to stop thinking about the tragedy. Cubana Chief Priest questioned when the cycle of bloodshed would end, asking how anyone could derive happiness from killing fellow human beings. He criticised the security situation in Plateau, faulting the response of authorities and referencing the state governor’s decision to move around in a bunker like convoy as a sign of fear. The socialite further alleged that the timing of the attack was politically motivated and aimed at embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on his birthday. According to him, allowing […]

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Panic As Gunmen Attack Students’ Hostels At Ekiti University

There was panic on Monday night as gunmen attacked students’ hostels around Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. The incident occurred in off campus lodges in the Phase 2 area of the university community. Eyewitnesses said the attackers, armed with guns and other weapons, moved from hostel to hostel robbing students of their valuables. Items carted away included mobile phones, laptops and cash, leaving many students traumatised. A student identified on X as @yapperaholicc raised the alarm in the early hours of Tuesday. In the post, the student said armed men were attacking hostels where students were supposed to be reading for exams and claimed similar attacks had been going on for three days. The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement. Police spokesperson Sunday Abutu said officers were deployed to the area after a distress call and […]

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Plateau Govt Imposes 48 Hour Curfew In Jos North After Deadly Attack

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48 hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on the Angwan Rukuba axis. The curfew runs from midnight of Sunday, March 29 to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the decision follows a tragic security incident at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba on Sunday. The attack claimed several lives and left many others with varying degrees of injuries. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the assault, describing it as a barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens. He assured residents that security agencies have been fully mobilised to restore calm and track down the perpetrators. Residents said gunmen stormed the community on motorcycles in the evening, shooting at passersby and causing panic. The incident has […]

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President, governors intensify fight against terrorists

Nigeria’s fight against insecurity is entering a new phase as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and 25 governors move to strengthen both federal and state responses to terrorism and banditry. They met in Lagos to agree on closer coordination, foreign security support and a legal framework for state police.​ Tinubu told the governors that his administration is deepening talks with global leaders to secure modern equipment, intelligence and training for security agencies. He said his recent engagements in the United Kingdom and a fresh discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron focused on getting concrete backing for Nigeria’s security operations.​ The President explained that Nigeria is ready to use its goodwill and available credit lines to acquire the necessary resources. He said those willing to support the country will provide equipment and training, and stressed that defeating insecurity remains a top priority […]

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Banditry displaces over 500,000 residents in Niger, says Bago

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago says more than 500,000 people have been displaced from Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State due to persistent bandit attacks.​He disclosed this during a presidential relief initiative in Borgu, where food items, nutrition packs and essential drugs were distributed to affected residents.​ According to Bago, the displaced residents are mostly indigenes of Borgu who have fled repeated raids, kidnappings and killings by armed groups.They are now scattered across Kebbi, Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna, the Federal Capital Territory and even neighbouring Benin Republic.​ The governor said the Niger State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners, is fast tracking plans for their safe return and resettlement.He described the current efforts as “frantic”, noting that restoring normal life and livelihoods in Borgu is a top priority.​ Bago revealed that President Bola Tinubu has directed security […]

Tinubu condemns Borno abductions, urges Nigerians to resist fear

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attack and mass abductions in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and urged Nigerians not to give in to fear. He directed the Armed Forces and other security agencies to urgently rescue all those abducted during the assault, which was carried out by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The attack left several people dead and many others kidnapped shortly after residents had broken their fast on Wednesday evening. Tinubu described the incident as a heartless and brutal act against innocent citizens and stressed that such attacks would not weaken the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria. He said terrorists would never overpower the will of the Nigerian people or the determination of the state to protect them. The President commended the military for […]

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