Tag: Plateau Killings

Defence Headquarters Responds to HURIWA’s Critique of CDS Approach to Plateau Crisis

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to the recent statement by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), criticizing the Chief of Defence Staff’s (CDS) approach to the protracted crisis in Plateau State and other troubled areas in Nigeria. In a press release, issued to Defence Correspondents by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau the DHQ clarified that the Fact-Finding Team, led by a retired senior military officer, was formed by CDS General Christopher Musa as part of a non-kinetic approach to resolving the crisis. This…

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Plateau Governor Appeals to Supreme Court, Alleges Unfair Treatment by Court of Appeal

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Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Court of Appeal’s decision to nullify his election, asserting that he was treated unfairly during the process. Governor Mutfwang, presenting eight points to the Supreme Court, expressed disappointment that only one issue was determined out of the eight he raised to validate his election. He also claimed that the Appellate Court did not afford him a fair hearing, contrary to the directive from the Supreme Court that all issues should be addressed by intermediate courts. Speaking…

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Plateau Killings: IGP Condemns Attacks, Orders Investigation, Deployment of Manpower, Resources

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Expresses Condolences to Government, Victim’s Families, Says ‘No Peace’ for Attackers In the wake of the appalling attacks on numerous villages in Plateau State, resulting in the tragic loss of lives in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, vehemently condemns these heinous acts as not only barbaric but also reprehensible and inhumane. In response to this grave situation, the IGP has taken decisive action by ordering the immediate deployment of additional manpower and resources to Plateau State. This strategic move…

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