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12 feared killed as gunmen attack 5 Plateau communities

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April 24, 2023

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No fewer than twelve people were killed and seven others sustained various degrees of injuries following a simultaneous attack by gunmen on five communities in Barakin-Ladi and Riyom local areas of Plateau.

The Nigerian Tribune learned that the communities, namely Kwi, Bachit, Foron, Heipang, and Wereng, were under organized attack at about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday for close to two hours as gunmen in large numbers swooped on the communities.

It was gathered that the gunmen arrived in the communities on motorcycles at the same time, went on a killing spree, and destroyed properties before bolting away virtually at the same time.

A prominent community leader who preferred to remain anonymous disclosed that the gunmen who had laid siege in the area divided themselves into various communities to carry out the dastardly act adding that the residents were caught off guard and therefore could do nothing to confront the attackers.

Giving the breakdown, the community disclosed that four people were killed in Heipang, one in Kwi, and two in Foron, all in Barakin-Ladi local government, while another three were killed in Wereng and two in Bachit, adding that seven also sustained injuries.

The National President of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Barrister Dalyop Solomon, said prior to the attack, there were reports of a plan to attack six local government areas in the state, adding that the planned attack actually played out with the recent attack on communities in the state.

Solomon pointed out that the recent cases of isolated killings and invasions of communities were part of the ploy to frustrate farming this season and, by extension, territorial expansion.

According to him, the latest unprovoked attacks on the five communities have heightened tension and apprehension in all the affected areas, and he called on the security agencies to wade in and fish out the perpetrators.

When contacted, the spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the attack, said men of the command and other security agencies in the state have been drafted to the affected communities.

“We are on top of the situation, and we are not resting on our oars; the perpetrators will be brought to book,” he said.

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Osun 2026: APC member shot in fresh election violence

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2026

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A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Taofeek Mustapha, was shot on Saturday by suspected political thugs in Osogbo.

This is as the state governorship election scheduled to take place in August draws closer.

The State Police Command confirmed the incident which happened in the Oluode-Aranyin area of the state.

The attack is said to have heightened concerns as rival political camps clash across the state.

The victim, who survived the shooting pointed out that he was targeted by the thugs because he was wearing a political cap associated with the APC candidate.

“I put on the AMBO crested cap when the shooting occurred. Everyone ran to safety and they pursued me because I was wearing the APC candidate cap. I did not wait but was shot. I cried for help before they retrieved back into the vehicle and drove away,” he said.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that an official investigation has already commenced to unravel those behind the attack.

Recall that the police, alongside other security agencies and electoral stakeholders, convened a peace meeting to encourage political parties to commit to a peaceful campaign and election.

However, the ruling Accord Party and the APC did not show up for the meeting.

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Grassrunners FC’s CEO Gbenga Agbejoye Reveals New App To Aid Proper Monitoring Of Players’ Personal Progress

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June 27, 2026

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The chief executive officer of Grassrunners FC of Sagamu, Gbenga Agbejoye has unveiled a new mobile phone app that would aid proper monitoring of progress being achieved by the club’s players and keep the coaching crew up to date.

Sports247 reports that Agbejoye disclosed this technological advancement for the third-tier Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) outfit while announcing their plans for the summer transfer window and build-up programme towards next season.

Agbejoye affirmed that Grassrunners continue leading in many way as far as players’ development is concerned in West Africa and the club keeps making huge investments to ensure they get their wards up to speed with world class facilities.

He added that the club is always searching for new ways and innovations on how to get better in the highly competitive sports management business, hence their introduction of an in-house player development stack on hardware.

The CEO added that the software app will be owned and exclusively written by the team, with a first of its kind GPS in this part of the world, which will track every player in training and matches with the same metrics top European clubs use.

Agbejoye further highlighted it as a processing pipeline that turns raw GPS into individual profile, with session reports regarding distance, sprints, heatmaps, acceleration and longitudinal history for each player in the fast-rising club.

He added, “This is a game changer. This will completely enhance operational dynamics, while optimising output for a more effective result. It’s a coach-facing app that runs on Android and iOS phones.

“Therefore, any coach can read player’s report on the touchline. In simple terms: this is geared towards how to make Grassrunners players better, faster and visible because it eliminates guesses or estimation but enthrones exactness.”