Miyetti Allah demands military probe over Kaduna killings
The Kaduna State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has demanded a full-scale military probe into what it describes as the targeted killing and persecution of Fulani herders in Southern Kaduna. In a statement titled “A Betrayal of Justice” and signed by its chairman, Alhaji Abdulhamid Musa Albarka, MACBAN accused […]
Bandit attacks: Plateau Govt asks for Mobile Police, demands withdrawal of military
The Plateau State Government is calling for a major change in how security is handled in communities facing bandit attacks. The government says the military has failed to protect lives and property in the affected areas. Due to the rising number of killings, the state is now asking for mobile police officers to be deployed […]
Troops arrest suspected gunrunner with rifle, ammunitions in Plateau
Troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a man suspected of selling illegal guns in Plateau State. He was caught during a stop-and-search operation in Bokkos Local Government Area, and an AK-47 rifle was found with him. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the arrest happened on July 3 at about 5:45 p.m. The […]
Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
Nigerian soldiers from Operation Safe Haven have recovered about 1,000 stolen cattle after a fierce fight with bandits near the border between Taraba and Plateau states. During the clash, two bandits were killed. The military got information on April 25 that over 60 armed bandits on 30 motorcycles crossed from Plateau State into Taraba. Their […]
Troops neutralize two bandits, recover arms in Plateau
The Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, has successfully neutralized two suspected bandits and recovered a range of weapons and valuables during an operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. On Monday, the operation was carried out based on reliable intelligence, targeting a criminal hideout located near Teng Mountain/Forest. According to security sources, […]
Plateau: Fresh gunmen attack claims 14 lives
A tragic attack occurred in Gidan Ado, a community in Plateau State, on Sunday night. Unknown gunmen struck the area, killing 14 people, including men, women, and children. The attack took place in the Riyom Local Government Area, part of Plateau State, and has left the community in deep sorrow. The news was confirmed by […]
Troops Rescue 25 Kidnapped Victims and Stop Bandits in Kaduna
In a major success for security forces, the troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) rescued 25 kidnapped victims and stopped three bandits during an operation in Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The mission, called Golden Peace, was launched early Tuesday morning to disrupt criminal groups threatening the peace in the area. According to reports, […]
Troops Capture Two Infamous Gunrunners and Seize N5M Worth of Ammunition in Plateau
Troops from Operation Safe Haven have made a significant arrest in Plateau State, capturing two notorious gunrunners in the Bokkos Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Matawal Bitrus and Thomas Benedict, were apprehended while attempting to sell ammunition valued at N5 million. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the Military Public Information Officer for Operation Safe […]
Soldiers Clash with Youths in Bauchi: One Killed, Four Injured in Curfew Enforcement
In a tragic incident in Lere town, located in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, soldiers attached to Operation Safe Haven have allegedly killed a young man, Habibu Aminu, and injured four others during a confrontation with local youths. This incident has sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation into the […]
Gunfire Erupts in Jos as Youths Violate Curfew and Clash with Security Forces
On August 5, Jos in Plateau State saw significant unrest as some youths defied a newly imposed 24-hour curfew. This curfew was declared by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to control the violence that erupted from recent protests. Despite the restrictions, groups of youths gathered in various areas, including Bauchi Road, Angwan Togo, Nasarawa, and Dilimi. They […]