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Plateau State
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Plateau MACBAN Reports Fatal Attack on Herders by Alleged Berom Militia
The Plateau State branch of MACBAN alleges that three herders were killed and two injured during an ambush by gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area, prompting calls for an urgent security investigation.
July 20, 2026
Young man murdered by armed attackers in Plateau State
A 30-year-old resident of Dong in Plateau State was dragged from his home and killed by gunmen in an unprovoked attack that has left the local community fearful.
July 19, 2026
Severe Flooding Wrecks Over 20 Residences and Crops in Plateau State
Flash flooding in the Darwat-Jol community of Plateau State has displaced families and destroyed over 20 homes alongside critical farmland after an intense Saturday rainstorm.
July 19, 2026
Concerned Fulani Group Reports Unauthorized Drone Surveillance in Plateau State
The Concerned Fulani in Plateau group has called for an investigation into reports that unauthorized drones are being used to monitor their communities, fearing these actions facilitate militia attacks.
July 19, 2026
Governor Mutfwang Vows to Enhance Security and Economic Growth in Plateau
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has committed to ensuring a secure and supportive environment for businesses and residents, specifically highlighting the importance of the Igbo community's role in the state's development.
July 19, 2026
Plateau State survivor recounts tragic loss of family in Kum village attack
A survivor of a brutal attack in Plateau State describes the loss of his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and infant grandchild at the hands of armed assailants.
July 18, 2026
Suspect linked to Jos–Makurdi highway kidnappings captured
Troops in Plateau State have arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to violent criminal activities along the Jos–Makurdi highway.
July 18, 2026
Youth Group Reports 200 Deaths in Five Months of Plateau Violence
A coalition of Plateau State indigenous youth groups claims that 200 people have been killed in persistent violence over the last five months, as Governor Mutfwang calls for a more aggressive military response to the region's insecurity.
July 18, 2026
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo Reports Death Threats from Fulani Herdsmen
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo has reported receiving death threats from Fulani herdsmen, who claim they intend to kill him and his family members following recent attacks in Plateau State.
July 17, 2026
Police Apprehend Trio for Vandalizing Plateau Water Infrastructure
Three individuals were arrested in Shendam, Plateau State, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing equipment from water infrastructure facilities, marking a major breakthrough in combating a local criminal syndicate.
July 16, 2026