Tag: Plateau Crisis

Genocide: ‘Over 4,700 Muslims killed in Plateau crisis’ – JCDA

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JCDA on genocide

The Jasawa Community Development Association, (JCDA), has alleged that more than 4,700 Muslims were killed in various crises across Plateau State in the last 25 years. The association’s National President, Yawale Muhammad, disclosed this during a press conference held yesterday at the Jama’atu Nasril-Islam (JNI) Boardroom of the Jos-Central Mosque, as part of events marking the 27th Annual Commemorative Prayer for victims of past crises. He stated that the association had compiled documentary evidence of maimed and killed persons, stressing that the figures were gathered through careful tracking across several…

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Insecurity: Tinubu sends emissary to Plateau to foster harmony

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Tinubu sends emissary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed the Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the North-Central zone, Dr. Abiodun Essiet, to Plateau State, in a deliberate bid to engage with the stakeholders and foster harmony. The envoy spent two days engaging with local leaders and communities to promote dialogue and reconciliation. During her visit, Dr. Essiet met with Christian clerics as well as Fulani Miyetti-Allah community leaders, culminating in a town hall meeting in Jos. The gathering brought together delegates from various local government areas, traditional rulers, women, and youth…

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DSS arrests suspected arms dealer linked to Plateau attacks

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DSS arrest arms dealer

The Department of State Services, (DSS), says its operatives have disrupted an alleged arms supply network linked to attacks in Plateau State and neighbouring areas, arresting a suspected arms dealer. Disclosing this in a statement yesterday, the DSS said the suspect allegedly manufactured and distributed weapons and ammunition to armed groups operating in Plateau and other northern states. The suspect was nabbed on November 12, 2025, following intelligence that led operatives to his workshop in the Mista Ali area of Bassa local government area of Plateau State. DSS operatives were…

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Fresh Killings: Plateau Govt Re-Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Jos North LGA

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Ishaku Yohanna Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has reinstated the 24-hour curfew earlier relaxed in Jos North Local Government Area following growing tensions arising from the attack on Yelwa Zangam village where many people were killed and properties destroyed. A statement by Director of Press & Public Affairs to the governor Makut Simon Macham Wednesday, said the 24 hour will come into force from 4pm Wednesday 25th August 2021 until further notice. The proactive decision became necessary following imminent threat to lives and properties within the local government area…

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