#Plateau State

Plateau State has raised concerns about a rise in human trafficking cases following the rescue of three women who were trafficked to Mali. The state is focusing on prevention measures and support for victims of trafficking.

Three individuals were killed and a teenage girl was injured in a shooting incident at a smoking spot in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, according to a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert. The attackers are suspected to be Fulani bandits.

The sub-urban real estate market in Jos, Plateau State is experiencing significant growth, leading to an increased demand for both residential and commercial land. This trend highlights the competitive nature of sourcing secure real estate plots in areas like Rayfield and Lamingo.

On Saturday, suspected armed bandits attacked farmers in Rinyan village, located in the Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area in Plateau State, resulting in the death of one female farmer and injuries to another, according to Vanguard.

Khalifa Pasali, a former House of Representatives aspirant for the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in Plateau State, expressed that had he won the election, he would have prioritized the establishment of a Hisbah Corp in the state to address the increasing cases of drug-related issues. His statement highlights his commitment to tackling this social challenge in Plateau.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has mandated a security review in Plateau State in response to recent killings. He has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice and to work towards restoring peace in the affected communities.

Daniel Nanle, a resident of Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, described the tragic killing of his pregnant sister by gunmen during an attack on a Primary Health Centre. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the assailants attacked the community while residents were asleep, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, according to Daily Trust.