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  • Gunmen kill 1, injure 3 others in Plateau

    Gunmen on Wednesday killed a 42 year-old man, Mr Mahan Ishaya, and injured three others in Daffo town of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau.

    DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos.

    “Yesterday at about 9:45 p.m, we received information that about 8:30 p.m, some unknown gunmen attacked Daffo town in Bokkos LGA.

    ” As a result, one Mr. Mahan Ishaku, a 42-year old man, lost his life, while Ahmadu Sale, Faiza Sale and Ishaya Maju, sustained various degrees of injuries,” he said.

    Read Also: Police: kidnappers on the prowl in Plateau

    The spokesperson said the injured persons were currently being treated at the Cottage Hospital in Bokkos.

    He said efforts had been intensified to track the perpetrators and penalise them in accordance with the law.

    He said the command had intensified patrol in the area to avert break down of law and order, and therefore called on residents of the area to be law-abiding.

  • Cult clash at nightclub claims four lives in Plateau

    A clash between two cult groups near a nightclub has claimed four lives at Kwata community in Zawan District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau.

    DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police Command confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos.

    According to Tyopev, the incident occurred Wednesday night.

    “On Wednesday, at about 7: 30 p.m., we received a distress call that unknown cult groups armed with cutlasses, axe and guns attacked themselves near a night club at Kwata Zawan in Jos South.

    Read Also: Six killed on New Year Eve in Plateau

    “As a result four persons lost their lives and their bodies have been deposited at the mortuary of Plateau Specialist Hospital for autopsy, ” he said.

    He said Mr. Austin Agbonlahor, the Commissioner of Police in the State has ordered immediate investigation into the case.

    The PPRO urged members of the public with useful information on the cause of the clash to avail it to security agencies.

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  • Christmas: Police deploy 2046 personnel in Plateau

    The Police Command in Plateau said on Monday that it had deployed 2046 personnel across the state to ensure hitched-free celebrations during Christmas.

    DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state made the disclosure in a statement.

    Tyopev said that patrol vehicles had been stationed at strategic locations to respond to distress calls without delay.

    “We want to assure residents of Plateau State that we have put in place comprehensive security strategies to prevent crime before, during and after Christmas.

    “As such, a total of 2046 police personnel have been carefully selected, trained and deployed to protect lives and property of citizens.

    Read Also: Police arraign car dealer for ‘theft’

    “Also, we have professionally position patrol vehicles in strategic areas to respond promptly to distress calls from members of society,” he said.

    Tyopev said the police would synergise with other security agencies in the state to ensure a crime-free Yuletide in the state.

    The PPRO also reiterated the command’s earlier ban on the sale and use of fireworks in the state, and warned that anyone caught in the act would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

    He advised residents of the state to be security conscious, particularly during the festive season, urging them to report any suspicious movements around them to the security agencies.

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  • Gunmen attack Jos metropolis, wipe out family of nine

    Unidentified gunmen have allegedly killed family of nine in Rukuba road community of Jos North Local Government Area, a development that sparked up tension in the community and other parts of Jos metropolis.

    A resident of the area, who prefers anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria, that the gunmen attacked the community on Thursday night.

    “Last night, some gunmen invaded this area shooting sporadically and in the cause wiped out nine members of a family

    “I cannot tentatively say what caused the ugly incident but I heard some gunshots and some persons were also injured,” he said.

    DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Plateau Police Command confirmed the incident to News Agency Of Nigeria.

    The PPRO, who could not confirm the accurate number of deaths, said that lives were lost, while many others were severely injured.

    He explained that the assailants took advantage of the night rains to perpetrate the “evil” act.

    Read Also: Tension mounts in Jos

    “Yesterday at about 10.p.m, our Plateau Control Room received a distress call that there were sporadic gunshots at Rukuba Road, a community opposite Kowa Hotel, Jos.

    “We immediately mobilized our patrol team to the scene of crime”.

    “The gunmen, who took advantage of the night rains to attack residents, were later chased away from the area by the combined team of the Police and men Operation Safe Haven (STF), a military task force.

    “Some people were rescued while some persons lost their lives as a result of the attack and others sustained injuries of various degrees,” he said.

    Tyopev said the injured were rushed to Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, where they are receiving treatment.

    The PPRO said a combined team of security personnel had been dispatched to flash points to avert breakdown of law and order, and urged members of the public to remain calm and law abiding.

    He said investigation to unravel those behind the crime has commenced.

  • Police arrest leader of Sarasuka, 32 others in Jos

    The Plateau police Command has announced the arrest of the leader of a criminal group known as Sarasuka and 32 other members.

    The command in a statement signed by its spokesperson, ASP Terna Tyopev said that the suspects have been charged to court.

    The group on Monday went on rampage and reportedly killed two persons and destroyed properties in Congo Russia area of Jos.

    “Following the attack of a criminal gang known as Sarasuka at Bulbula in Congo Russia area of Jos Metropolis, the Police on the Plateau arrested the gang leader Umar Ibrahim alias “Dangari”.

    “After a careful and painstaking investigation, the leader of Sarasuka was charged to court together with 32 of his members today being June 20.

    Read Also: 145 arrested over herdsmen/farmers clashes

    The police said Umar Ibrahim was charged with criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, mischief, causing hurt and being in possession of dangerous weapons.

    According to the statement, the 33 gang members were then remanded in prison custody till June 25, 2018.

    Police said that 95 wraps of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, 120 sachets of Tramadol, 23 long knives and assorted charms were tendered as exhibits.

    The Plateau Police Command has appealed to members of the public to provide the command with useful information that would lead to the arrest of more of the Sarasuka gang members.

  • Gunmen kill three in Plateau – Police

    Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed 3 persons in Dong Community of Jos North Area of Plateau.

    ASP. Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state confirmed the incident to our reporter on Friday in Jos.

    According to him, the ugly incident which occurred Thursday night, left some people injured.

    “Yesterday at about 7 p.m., we got information that gunmen invaded Dong community of Jos North and killed three persons.

    “We immediately mobilised our personnel to the area we were able to bring the situation under control.

    “Our men were also stationed in the area to forestall further attacks and break down of law and order,” Tyopev said.

    Read also: Gunmen kill two varsity students in Nasarawa

    The PPRO, who said bodies of the deceased persons had been buried, called on residents of the area to remain calm, law abiding and report any suspicious movements to security agencies.

    Gunmen had last Wednesday attacked same community where three soldiers, two mobile policemen and scores of civilians were killed.

    NAN

  • Gunmen kill 25 persons, raze houses in Plateau

    Twenty-five persons were killed and many houses razed by gunmen in a midnight attack at Dundu community of Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.

    The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in the state, ASP Terna Tyopev, confirmed the incident to our reporter in Jos on Tuesday.

    Tyopev said that two persons were also severely injured in the fracas.

    He said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adie Undie, had directed the officer in charge of operations to mobilise to the scene of the crime.

    “Twenty-five persons were on Monday night killed in an attack in Dundu community of Bassa Local Government Area.

    “Two persons were severely injured and many houses burnt to ashes.

    “As such, the Commissioner of Police has directed the DCP Taiwo Jebiyisu, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Department of Operations, to visit the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.

    “Armed policemen have also been deployed to the area to contain any further break down of law and order,’’ he said.

    Read also: Gunmen kill herdsman, 15 cows in Plateau-PPRO

    The attack came at the time the Irigwe community was preparing to bury four of its members killed by gunmen few days ago.

    NAN

  • Tight security in Jos as Buhari visits Plateau

    Tight security in Jos as Buhari visits Plateau

    Security has been tightened up in most parts of Jos, Plateau State, ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-day working visit to the North-Central State.

    Correspondents of our reporter, who went round the city, observed heavy security presence with fierce-looking armed personnel in areas considered as flash points.

    Our reporter, also observed that armoured tanks were positioned around many roundabouts in the city centre, while various teams of security personnel in siren-blaring vehicles were seen patrolling the city.

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    Mr Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO ), who spoke to our reporter, said that the strategy was to ensure “visibility policing” and facilitate quick response to distress calls.

    “The heavy presence of the security personnel is deterrent in nature; it will create fear among members of the public, particularly those with evil intention,” he said.

    Our reporter,  reports that Buhari, who is visiting Plateau for the first time since he became President in 2015, is expected to inaugurate some road projects and also launch the state’s tractor ownership scheme.

    NAN

  • Gunmen kill herdsman, 15 cows in Plateau-PPRO

    Gunmen kill herdsman, 15 cows in Plateau-PPRO

    The Police on Tuesday confirmed that unknown gunmen killed a Fulani herdsman and 15 cows at Rafin-Bauna community of Iregwe land in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.

    Terna Tyopev, the spokesman of the Police Command in the state told our reporter in Jos that the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m on Monday.

    Tyopev said that two Iregwe youths were on Monday also attacked and severely injured at about 6 pm while returning from a mining site at Gyero community

    “At about 17:30hrs we received information that a Fulani man was killed and 15 of his cows slaughtered by gunmen suspected to be Iregwe people at Rafin-Bauna village of Bassa Local Government.

    “We are yet to ascertain the name and address of the slain victim.

    Read Also: Cows cause accident on Ibadan highway

    “Similarly, two Iregwe youths while returning from a mining site at Gyero were attacked by armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, and as a result sustained various degree of injuries,” he said.

    The spokesman said the two injured youths were receiving treatment at Enos Hospital, Miango.

    Tyopev said investigation was ongoing to unravel those behind the acts.

  • Police dismiss rumour of bomb scare in Jos

    Police dismiss rumour of bomb scare in Jos

    The Police Command in Plateau on Thursday dismissed rumour of a bomb scare at the terminus area of Jos township.

    The command’s Spokesman, ASP Terna Tyopev, made the denial in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos.

    He assured that the police would continue to secure lives and property in the state.

    ‘‘On Feb. 14 at about 5.30 p.m., a distress call was received from the officer in charge of our Terminus outstation that a nine-year-old boy, simply known as Hashiru, was seen with a parcel suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device ( IED ).

    ‘‘On receipt of the information, our Explosive Ordinance Disposal ( EOD ) Operatives were mobilised to the scene.

    ‘‘They professionally carried out EOD rendering safe procedure on the suspected parcel which was later found to be a hair clipper and a pair of scissors without trace of explosive,’’ he said.

    Tyopev said the situation created panic among members of the public within the vicinity, but for the timely response of police team who restored public confidence.

    The spokesperson advised residents of the area to go about their lawful businesses, saying there was nothing like bomb scare.

    He, however, urged residents of the state to be security conscious and report any suspected movements in and around their vicinity to the security agencies.

    NAN