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APC Plateau candidate hails security agencies, hunters for rescuing kidnapped paramount ruler

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4 years ago

January 23, 2023

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Plateau State, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda has commended security agencies, vigilantes, and hunters for rescuing the Agwom Izere, Rev. Dr. Isaac Wakili from kidnappers.

Yilwatda’s commendation was contained in a statement by the Spokesman for Generation Next Campaign Council, Shittu Bamaiyi, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Saturday in Jos, the State capital.

The governorship candidate thanked God for bringing back the traditional ruler hale and hearty.

“The gallantry and courageous efforts of security agencies, the vigilantes, and the people of the area in pursuing the kidnappers to take back the paramount ruler is exemplary and worthy of emulation.

“It has been my position that once the people come together, terrorists or kidnappers would find it difficult, if not impossible, to attack them.”

Yilwatda said that he was impressed with the courage exhibited by vigilantes and the security agents to the extent of arresting some of the kidnappers.

The governorship candidate further said that most of the terrorists and kidnappers were cowards and were always afraid of counterattacks.

He urged the people of the state to emulate “the Angware example” and respond promptly and decisively in the event of any security breaches in their areas.

Yilwatda, however, expressed regrets that some security details attached to the traditional ruler sustained some injuries during the sad incident and prayed for their quick recovery.

Recall that the first-class traditional ruler was kidnapped by gunmen early hours of Friday in his palace.

The kidnappers invaded his palace in Shere Community in Angware, Jos East Local Government, overpowered the palace security and took the monarch away.

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Troops repel Fulani militia attack in Plateau

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3 hours ago

November 10, 2026

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have repelled an attack by suspected Fulani militias in Lakkas village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving one person dead and a woman injured.

This was disclosed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.

According to security sources cited by Makama, the attack occurred at about 8 pm on November 8, 2026, following reports of sporadic gunshots in the community.

The sources said troops of Sector 8, OPEP, swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the suspected attackers, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes.

During a search of the scene, the troops discovered the corpse of a victim identified as Gambo Dan Mangu and another victim, identified as Mrs Joy, who sustained gunshot injuries.

Mrs Joy was subsequently evacuated to the General Hospital, Mangu, for medical treatment.

The troops also recovered eight expended cartridge cases of 7.62mm x 39 ammunition at the scene.

Following the incident, the troops launched a search of surrounding bushes to track down and apprehend the fleeing attackers.

Security operations have since been intensified in the area to prevent further attacks and protect residents.

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Akinwale Oriyomi Rescues Inter Lagos with Stoppage-Time Equaliser in 2-2 Lagos Derby

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5 hours ago

November 10, 2026

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Akinwale Oriyomi scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to rescue struggling Inter Lagos as they battled to a 2-2 draw against city rivals Ikorodu City in an entertaining Lagos derby during Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12.

Sports247 reports that the encounter, played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, produced four goals, with both sides sharing the points after a dramatic second-half contest.

Inter Lagos made a positive start and took the lead in the 40th minute through John Danga, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage heading into the half-time break.

However, Ikorodu City responded strongly after the restart, with Ayodeji Abayomi taking centre stage. The forward converted two penalties in quick succession, scoring in the 59th and 63rd minutes to turn the contest around and put the Oga Boys 2-1 ahead.

With Ikorodu City seemingly on course for a derby victory, Inter Lagos refused to surrender. Their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time when Akinwale Oriyomi found the net in the 90+2nd minute to restore parity and secure a valuable point for his side.

The late strike sparked relief for Inter Lagos, who had looked set to leave the Mobolaji Johnson Arena empty-handed after surrendering their first-half advantage.

For Ikorodu City, Abayomi’s brace was not enough to secure maximum points, as the late defensive setback denied them victory in front of their home supporters.

The 2-2 result ensures the Lagos rivals share the spoils in a derby that delivered excitement until the final whistle.

For Inter Lagos, Oriyomi’s late intervention could provide a much-needed confidence boost as they seek to turn their difficult league campaign around.