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Jos

April 16, 2025

Violent Killings: Gov Mutfwang bans night grazing in Plateau

Mr Mutfwang issued the ban in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday in Jos over the prevailing security challenge in Plateau.

Herdsmen
April 15, 2025

‘Communities must now defend themselves,’ Gov. Mutfwang says after Plateau killings

Mr Mutfwang said the ongoing security challenges in the state have deprived the state of steady growth and development.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
April 15, 2025

Jos trader jailed three months for stealing phone

A Jos magistrates’ court on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old trader, Nasiru Adam, to three months in prison for snatching a phone from a man driving in traffic.

Jos Prison
April 14, 2025

Plateau Killings: Issuing statements not enough, be committed to protecting Nigerians, Amnesty International tells Tinubu’s govt

Amnesty International said the security lapses that enabled the horrific attacks must be investigated.

April 14, 2025

47 killed in fresh attack on Plateau communities

The attack comes days after 52 people were killed and properties were destroyed in Bokkos Local Government.

Gunmen
April 14, 2025

Troops rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Plateau, says OPSH

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Mangu LGA, Plateau.

Nigerian Troops
April 14, 2025

Electrician to spend three years in prison for attempted stealing

She also ordered him to pay N90,000 in compensation to the complainant and, in default, spend two years in prison.

Jos prison
April 14, 2025

Carpenter jailed 30 months for defrauding groom-to-be

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced a 42-year-old carpenter, Ado Ali, to 30 months’ imprisonment for cheating a groom-to-be.

Local carpenter
April 14, 2025

Jos resident gets one-year prison sentence for stealing bicycle

On Monday, a Jos Magistrates’ Court sentenced a 22-year-old panel beater, Mohammad Auwal, to one year in prison for stealing a phone and bicycle.

Bicycle
April 14, 2025

Police arrest, jail 22-year-old for stealing gas cylinder

On Monday, a Jos Magistrates’ Court sentenced a 22-year-old labourer, Emmanuel Ugwu, to six months in prison for stealing a gas cylinder.

Gas cylinder