Plateau State

Gunmen kill pastor, his two sons in Plateau

Gunmen have killed Reverend Musa Hyok and two of his male children in the Ganawuri community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Plateau Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the sad incident to journalists on…

Census: NPC trains journalists in Plateau

The National Population Commission (NPC) has trained journalists in Plateau ahead of the April 2023 census. The NPC Federal Commissioner in the state, Mrs. Cecilia Dapoet, said on Monday in Jos that the workshop focused on effective ways that journalists…

NDLEA arrests 164 illicit drug dealers in Plateau

About 164 persons suspected to be dealers on forbidden drugs have been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA), in Plateau State. Muhammad Abba, the Assistant Commander, on Thursday, made the revelation in Jos while speaking with newsmen. He…

Gunmen kill three, injure two in Plateau

Gunmen killed three persons in an attack on the Maiyanga community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, also left two other persons with various gunshot injuries. A source told Reporters that…

Gov. Lalong appoints 10 new Permanent Secretaries

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, on Monday, approved the appointment of 10 new Permanent Secretaries. The governor made the announcement in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, in Jos. According to…

Gunmen kidnap newly transferred DPO in Plateau

Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted a Divisional Police officer newly transferred to the Pankshin Division of Plateau State. The newly transferred DPO, whose name could not be ascertained, was kidnapped on Wednesday at the hotel where he lodged…