The growing role of local militias, criminal networks and possible external forces in the escalation of violence in Plateau State

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The growing role of local militias, criminal networks and possible external forces in the escalation of violence in Plateau State By: Zagazola Makama The security crisis in Plateau State is increasingly moving beyond the traditional description of a farmer-herder dispute. What is emerging is a mul...
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OPHK debunks recirculated 2016 Amnesty report on Giwa Barracks

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OPHK debunks recirculated 2016 Amnesty report on Giwa Barracks By Zagazola Makama The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has clarified that a widely recirculated Amnesty International report alleging deaths of detainees, including children, at Giwa Barra...
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GOC 3 Division convenes stakeholders’ meeting to address recurring conflict in Mangu

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GOC 3 Division convenes stakeholders’ meeting to address recurring conflict in Mangu By Zagazola Makama The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Maj.-Gen. W.M. Dangana, has led a stakeholders’ engagement in Mangu Local Government Area of P...
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One killed, another injured in Fulani Bandits attack in Plateau

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One killed, another injured in Fulani Bandits  attack in Plateau By Zagazola Makama One person was killed while another sustained gunshot wounds when fulani bandits attacked two locals at Batem Community, near Wereng Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident...
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OPEP troops arrest three suspected drug peddlers in Plateau

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OPEP troops arrest three suspected drug peddlers in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), in conjunction with Vigilance Network Group (VGN), have arrested three suspected drug peddlers during a raid operation at Gyel Community in Jos South Local Government...
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Troops arrest five suspected criminals, recover fabricated AK-47 rifle in Kaduna

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Troops arrest five suspected criminals, recover fabricated AK-47 rifle in Kaduna By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, Sanga, in conjunction with Operation PULAKO, have arrested five suspected criminals and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle during clearance operations in Sanga Loc...
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Four cattle killed, 17 injured in Mwaghavul Militia attack in Plateau

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Four cattle killed, 17 injured in Mwaghavul Militia  attack in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Four cattle were killed while 17 others sustained injuries when Mwaghavul Militia men attacked a Fulani cattle harbour site at Kantoma Community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The...
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MACBAN condemns alleged killing of five Fulani herders by Berom Militia in Barkin Ladi

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MACBAN condemns alleged killing of five Fulani herders by Berom Militia in Barkin Ladi By Zagazola Makama The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Plateau State chapter, has condemned the alleged killing of five Fulani herders by Berom Militia who were travelling from Bok...
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Five Fulani reportedly killed in targeted attack by Berom Militia near Barkin Ladi

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Five Fulani reportedly killed in targeted attack by Berom Militia near Barkin Ladi By: Zagazola Makama Five Fulani men were reportedly killed after gunmen opened fire on a vehicle conveying them from Barkin Ladi towards Jos South in Plateau State. According to preliminary information obtained by...
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CAN Panyam District mourns Mangu Market attack victims, calls for stronger security

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CAN Panyam District mourns Mangu Market attack victims, calls for stronger security By: Zagazola Makama The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Panyam District, has condoled with the families of victims of the recent attack at Mangu Market and the entire Koggul community in Mangu Local Governm...
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Operation Enduring Peace flags off 6th football tournament to promote youth inclusiveness in Plateau

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Operation Enduring Peace flags off 6th football tournament to promote youth inclusiveness in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Maj.-Gen. W.M. Dangana, has flagged off the sixth edition of the O...
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Troops arrest three suspected drug peddlers in Jos

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Troops arrest three suspected drug peddlers in Jos By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, have arrested three suspected drug peddlers and recovered substances suspected to be cannabis sativa during a night patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects wer...
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Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue injured victim in Jos

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Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue injured victim in Jos By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted kidnapping and rescued an injured victim at the ECWA Staff Quarters in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred...
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Gunmen kill four illegal miners in Barkin Ladi

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Gunmen kill four illegal miners in Barkin Ladi By: Zagazola Makama Four suspected illegal miners have been killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a vehicle conveying them from a mining site at Ganna Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at abou...
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Troops repel armed herders, recover livestock after sporadic firing in Mangu

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Troops repel armed herders, recover livestock after sporadic firing in Mangu By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 8 of the Nigerian Army have responded to reports of sporadic firing between Kikyau and Alohom communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, forcing suspected armed herde...
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Tit for tat: Suspected Mwaghavul militia attack herders in Mangu, kill livestock

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Tit for tat: Suspected Mwaghavul militia attack herders in Mangu, kill livestock  By: Zagazola Makama Suspected Mwaghavul militia reportedly attacked herders at Maitumbi village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of Sunday, killing several livestock and injurin...
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Troops recover locally fabricated weapon from another suspect’s residence in Bassa

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Troops recover locally fabricated weapon from another  suspect’s residence in Bassa By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3, Nigerian Army, have recovered a locally fabricated weapon from the residence of another suspect in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recovery was...
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Troops arrest suspected militia member, recover weapon, ammunition in Mangu

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Troops arrest suspected militia member, recover weapon, ammunition in Mangu By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 8, Nigerian Army, have arrested a suspected armed militia member and recovered a locally fabricated automatic weapon and ammunition during a confidence-building patrol in Mangu Local Go...
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GOC 3 Division engages Bokkos stakeholders over farmer-herder conflicts

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GOC 3 Division engages Bokkos stakeholders over farmer-herder conflicts By: Zagazola Makama The General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander, Operation Enduring Peace, Maj. Gen. W.M. Dangana, has engaged district heads and other stakeholders in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State...
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Troops arrest two suspects, recover suspected stolen goods in Plateau

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Troops arrest two suspects, recover suspected stolen goods in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested two suspected criminals and recovered a vehicle loaded with suspected stolen items at Berger Junction, Mista-Ali, in Bassa Local Government Area of...
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  1. Soldier injured in road traffic accident in Jos
  2. Troops arrest 11 suspected kidnappers, victims identify four in Jos
  3. Troops arrest 29-year-old man over alleged illegal firearm possession in Jos
  4. Troops launch offensive operation after vigilante killing, arrest deaf man with Baofeng communication radio
  5. Troops intercept cattle grazing on farm in Barkin Ladi

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