by Oge Okonkwo Four persons including children were feared killed in the early hours of Tuesday by armed men in Riyom, Plateau State. It was gathered from survivors that the attackers invaded the area at about 3:00 am, injuring about 15 people in the attack. According to Premium Times Newspapers, the victims have been taken... Read More

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3 farmers murdered by unknown gunmen in Plateau, Fulani herdsmen suspected

by Akan Ido After the unfortunate incident on Monday in which 10 people were killed at a drinking joint in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, another 3 people have been reportedly murdered by unknown assailants. Three of them were reported to be on the way to their respective farms when they were... Read More

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November 2, 2012

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More violence: Gunmen attack policemen, kill one in Plateau

by Isi Esene The killings in Plateau State does not appear to be abating with multiple reports of killings and maiming in several parts of the state. One policeman and others were yesterday killed in Riyom LGA of the state. Assailants were reported to have laid ambush in some parts of Jwol village and opened... Read More

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August 4, 2012

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Have you heard? God is angry with Plateau State, says governor

by Stanley Azuakola These days, Plateau State is only in the news on issues bordering on violence, conflict, and death, it sadly seems. No solution has worked from military intervention to peace parleys to political horse trading in changing this trend. Its government now offers a reason why. According to the state’s governor, Jonah Jang,... Read More

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