Military step up security patrols in Jos amid rising tensions

Military step up security patrols in Jos amid rising tensions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The military in Plateau State Nigeria have intensified operations in the city of Jos following renewed tensions in Plateau State, carrying out stop-and-search exercises and targeted patrols across key areas. According to a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, troops launched a coordinated security sweep on Friday aimed at preventing further escalation of violence […]

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NEWS

Jos Crisis: Gov. Ododo Orders Evacuation Of Kogi Students

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed the evacuation of Kogi students from the University of Jos, following the disruption of academic activities, with students ordered to vacate hostels and campuses over safety concerns. The directive comes amid heightened insecurity in parts of Plateau State, where recent attacks have reportedly claimed lives, raising fears among residents and the student community. In a statement through […]

April 4, 2026 15

NEWS

CDS Rebrands Operation SAFE HAVEN, Launches “Operation Enduring Peace” in Jos

By Our Reporter The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has officially rebranded "Operation SAFE HAVEN" to Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP). The announcement was made in Jos on Friday, during the flag-off ceremony for the new operation. The rebranding marks a strategic shift in Nigeria’s security approach in the North Central region, with an emphasis on sustainable peace and long-term stability in communities […]

August 31, 2025 45

BUSINESS

BREAKING: Workers stranded as labour pickets Jos DisCo, NERC

Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Plateau State and the Trade Union Congress on Monday blocked the entrance of the headquarters of Jos Electricity Distribution Company in Jos, the state capital. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission offices located at the Gold and Base axis in Jos were also picketed by the union members, leaving their workers stranded. The State Chairman of the NLC, Eugene Mangji, who led the union […]

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