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Plateau youths demand justice after 50 killed in one week

Youths in Plateau State have called for justice and stronger security action after about 50 people were killed in a week of renewed violence. The youths said the killings have left many communities in fear and deep sorrow, while families continue to mourn their loved ones. They described the situation as unacceptable and demanded urgent government intervention. They also renewed their call for state police, saying the current security structure has not done enough to stop repeated attacks in the state. According to them, local communities need a more responsive security system that can act quickly when violence starts. The youths urged both the federal and state governments to identify the attackers and bring them to justice. They said the cycle of killings must end so that people can live safely on their farms and in their villages. The repeated […]

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Police report: Bandits launch over 50 attacks in one week

Nigeria’s security challenges have worsened with a new police report revealing that bandits launched more than 50 attacks across the country within the space of one week, despite the government spending about N57.78bn on security. According to the report cited by Punch, the wave of attacks included killings, abductions, raids on communities, and assaults on security formations in multiple states, underscoring the growing boldness and spread of bandit operations. Many of the incidents occurred in rural areas, where residents remain highly vulnerable due to limited security presence and delayed response times. The report noted that, in that one-week period, bandits targeted highways, villages, worship centres and farmlands, leaving scores of civilians dead, dozens abducted, and several others injured or displaced. Some attacks involved the burning of houses and public infrastructure, further deepening humanitarian and economic pressures on affected communities. Despite […]

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Troops Rescue 372 Civilians in Borno, Plateau, Kaduna, Sokoto

Nigerian troops have rescued 372 kidnapped civilians across Borno, Plateau, Kaduna, and Sokoto states in a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the rescue figure during a weekly press briefing in Abuja on ongoing military operations across the country. In the North-East, troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI intensified operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP elements in Borno State, neutralising several terrorists and rescuing 3 kidnapped victims in Damboa, Askira/Uba, Chibok, Mafa, Gwoza and Biu Local Government Areas. The operations targeted known insurgent hideouts, with troops eliminating scores of terrorists and arresting seven suspects in collaboration with local security forces. In the North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops carried out offensives across Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto States, leading to the […]

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US pulls some embassy staff from Nigeria over insecurity

In a travel advisory issued on Wednesday, the department urged American citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria from April 8 2026 due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest and limited healthcare services. Nigeria has been placed at Level 3 Reconsider Travel, while 23 states are now listed under Level 4 Do Not Travel. The advisory newly added Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger and Taraba to the Level 4 list. They join other high risk northern areas such as Borno, Yobe, Kogi and northern Adamawa where terrorism and kidnapping remain a serious threat. Several southern states, including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers State excluding Port Harcourt, were also flagged because of high levels of crime and unrest. The State Department warned that violent crimes such as armed robbery, carjacking and kidnapping for ransom are common, and that US citizens […]

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Protests as Plateau community buries seven attack victims

Seven victims of a recent terror attack in the Nche Shwyie Rishi community of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State have been laid to rest amid tears and protests by residents.​ The funeral was held in the community on Friday, with family members, neighbours, and sympathisers attending to pay their last respects.​ Mourners wept openly as the coffins were lowered, while youths and community members used the event to protest what they described as repeated attacks and slow response from security agencies.​ The victims were killed when gunmen invaded the community earlier in the week, shooting residents and leaving several others injured.​ Community leaders said the attack was one of many in the area and appealed to the government and security agencies to act decisively to protect rural settlements.​ They demanded increased security presence, prompt response to distress calls, […]

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Troops kill terrorists, seize arms and stolen livestock in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed terrorists, arrested suspected gunrunners and recovered weapons and stolen livestock in multiple coordinated operations across the country. A source at Army Headquarters said the forces have sustained offensive operations with “remarkable successes.”​ According to the source, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 3, under Operation Fansan Yamma, engaged terrorists at a crossing point near Magami village during a fighting patrol in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Two terrorists were killed in the firefight, and soldiers recovered two AK 47 magazines loaded with 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a belt with 54 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and other items.​ Later the same day, at about 3:30 p.m., troops on patrol around Kangiwa in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State confronted another group of terrorists. The criminals fled, leaving behind […]

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner and Wife in Kaduna

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP), have arrested a suspected gunrunner and his wife in Saminaka, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the media officer of the operation, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Wednesday in Jos. The JTF-OPEP is responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau, Kaduna, and Bauchi states. According to Zhakom, the suspects, aged 40 and 18, were arrested on October 8 during a joint operation with troops from Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY). The arrest took place at a snap checkpoint set up by the two forces at the outskirts of Saminaka. The operation followed credible intelligence from an agency in Plateau State, leading to the recovery of 1,207 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition believed to be headed for armed groups in the northwest. Zhakom said the […]

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Soldiers arrest 2 cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover weapons

Troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers in Kogul Village, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, recovering arms and ammunition during a raid. Spokesman for the Taskforce, Major Samson Zhakom, confirmed the breakthrough in a statement on Thursday, September 11, 2025. According to him, the operation was based on actionable intelligence that led troops to the hideout of the suspects. “During the operation, troops arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, ten rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone, and cash,” Zhakom said. He added that the suspects and recovered items are in military custody for further investigation, while follow-up operations are ongoing to track down other members of the criminal syndicate. Zhakom described the arrest as pivotal to ongoing […]

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