There is tight security in Jos and environs as Mr Caleb Mutfwang takes oath of office as new governor of Plateau. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who moved round the state capital reports that security personnel were stationed in various locations. DSP Alfred Alabo, the...
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The Governor-elect of Plateau, Mr Caleb Mutfwtang, has said that he would not witch hunt anybody when he takes over as governor. The governor-elect stated this on Saturday at Government House, Jos, during a State Banquet organised for the incoming administration. He said that in areas where clarifications were...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Speaker of Nasarawa State House Assembly, Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has appreciated Gov. Abdullahi Sule, for sponsoring training for new elected state legislators. The retreat which is taking place in Jos, Plateau State, has as its theme” Legislative Practice and Procedure”, also...
Security operatives of the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Wednesday arrested five suspects in connection with the attack on Bwai in Mangu Local Government Area of the state. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos. He said...
By MARK JANG, Jos – More than 30 persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by gunmen in Bwoi District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. Alabo said the Commissioner...
Maj.-Gen. Abdusalami Ibrahim, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Jos, has honoured 58 soldiers for their hard work, professional conduct and commitment to duty. Lt.-Col. Ishaku Takwa, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the division said this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has condemned the attack on FRSC personnel and operational vehicles in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Mr. Biu in a statement on Friday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, described the act...
A tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Thursday crashed and killed 10 persons at Bauchi Road junction area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in the state, disclosed this in a statement on...
By MARK JANG, Jos – The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Sir Joseph Ari, has paid tributes to the late governing council chairman of the fund, Malam Musa Gwadabe. Sir. Ari described the late Gwadabe, a former Minister of Labour, as a distinguished and deeply patriotic citizen...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) I’m Plateau State has felicitated with Muslims across the country, urging them to fervently pray for peace, unity and stability of the polity and the nation. Plateau APC Chairman, Chief Rufus Bature made the call in a goodwil mesage signed by the State Publicity...
The Commissioner of Police in Plateau , Mr Batholemew Onyeka, said that the state House of Assembly would remain sealed till security threats within and around the assembly complex were tackled. Onyeka stated this on Tuesday in Jos while addressing newsmen on why it was sealed by security personnel...
The Police Command in Plateau have arrested five of its personnel attached to its C Division for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old boy, Ibuchim Ofezie, in Jos. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Jos. The News...
By MARK JANG, Jos – The 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, on Monday commenced its 2023 annual range firing exercise at its Small Arms Range in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of the division, Lt.-Col. Ishaku Takwa, stated...
By MARK JANG, Jos – The Nigerian Army has decorated 16 newly promoted senior officers serving at the 3 Divison, Rukuba, near Jos, with their new ranks. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the division, Maj.-Gen Abdusalam Ibrahim, while decorating the newly promoted officers tasked them to live above...
Gunmen have killed Rev. Musa Hyok, and his two sons at Ganawuri community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Alabo, who said that the slain cleric was a priest of...
By MARK JANG, Jos – The Plateau State Police Command has arrested Insp. Solomon Damak, who allegedly shot one Nyommena Salah, a resident of Tudun Wada community in Jos over an argument on election. The police spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on...
Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he will run an all-inclusive government if elected President. Obi, who made the promise at the party’s rally on Friday in Jos, promised to carry youth, women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) along. He promised to create...
A truck conveying over 70 supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has crashed in Plateau, leaving many people dead. The accident occurred on Saturday at Jwak village in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of the state after the zonal rally of the party held in Pankshin....
By MARK JANG, Jos – The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a pastor, who allegedly kidnapped himself several times and collected N600,000 ransom from members of his congregation. The command’s spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Jos. DSP Alabo...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has approved the constitution of a task force to address difficulties in accessing petroleum products by the residents of the state. The approval was conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Atu. A statement...