Governor Mutfwang calls for calm as police debunk rumour of bomb explosion in Jos

Governor Mutfwang calls for calm as police debunk rumour of bomb explosion in Jos

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on Plateau State residents to remain calm following a rumour of a bomb explosion in Jos, the state capital, on Tuesday. The rumour of an explosion on Murtala Way, near Jos Terminus, in Jos North Local Government Area caused panic among residents before the police debunked it. Despite the denial … Read more

Plateau varsity suspends exams over killing of student

Plateau varsity suspends exams over killing of student

The Plateau University, Bokkos, has suspended ongoing examinations in the institution over the killing of a 200-level student. Yakubu Ayuba, the registrar of the institution, announced this in a statement on Friday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Thursday night attacked Chikam, a neighbouring community to the university, killing … Read more

Gunmen kill herder, 35 cows in Plateau

Gunmen kill herder, 35 cows in Plateau

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed a 17-year-old herder and 35 cows at Nafan community in Fan District and Doruwa Babuje in Ropp District of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the perpetrators of the crime were riding on motorcycles when they opened fire and killed the herder. … Read more