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Bandits Kill Pastor, Two Others in Fresh Attack on Plateau Communities

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9 months ago

August 11, 2025

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Armed bandits on Friday killed three people, including a clergyman, in a renewed attack on Suwa and Ding’ak villages of Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area.

The attack, which occurred between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm, claimed the lives of Pastor Gideon Katings of COCIN Suwa, Sunday Ringkang, and Meshach Bukata. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, Kefas Mallai, confirmed the incident, adding that one Michael Kamshak and several others sustained injuries and were receiving treatment at Cottage Hospital, Bokkos.

Mallai said hundreds of residents fled their homes following the assault.

“Between 1:00 hrs and 2:00 hrs today, Suwa and Ding’ak villages in Mushere Chiefdom were attacked by terrorists, leading to the untimely death of three persons. Several residents, in their hundreds, have been displaced,” he said.

Efforts to reach Plateau State Police Command spokesman, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful as his phone was switched off at the time of filing this report.

Friday’s killings are the latest in a wave of violence that has plagued Bokkos and surrounding areas. In the past month alone, over 20 villagers have been killed in separate incidents, with homes and farmlands destroyed.

Bokkos LGA Chairman, Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau, had earlier called on security agencies to take decisive action against the armed militias, stressing the urgency of protecting lives and preventing further displacement.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the killings, describing them as “genocide” and “a coordinated attempt at land grabbing.” He vowed to work with security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators and restore peace to the affected communities.

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Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center

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51 minutes ago

May 13, 2026

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Elon Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 natural gas turbines at its Mississippi data center, power plants that the state is currently not regulating thanks to a loophole.

The power plants are considered “mobile” by the state of Mississippi because they are sitting on flatbed trailers, thus allowing them to dodge to air pollution regulations for one year. The NAACP, which has filed a lawsuit on behalf of residents in the area, says the unchecked emissions from the turbines is worsening air quality in an already polluted region. This week, it asked the court for an injunction against xAI.

At issue is the “mobile” nature of the turbines. The Southern Environmental Law Center, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the NAACP, says the turbines are being operated in violation of federal law, which says that power plants mounted on a trailer can still be considered stationary and subject to air pollution regulations.

XAI has been granted permits for 15 of its turbines. A Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce press release previously said that “about half” of the 35 turbines in operation in May 2025 would remain on site. However, xAI has continued to install more. Currently, it’s operating 46, according to a local news report.

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Plateau relaxes curfew in Jos North after attack by bandits

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2 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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The Plateau State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following a satisfactory security assessment carried out in the affected area.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by Joyce Ramnap, the commissioner for information and communication.

According to her, the decision followed a satisfactory assessment of the security situation in the area.

“Curfew earlier imposed on the area is hereby further relaxed. Effective Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the curfew will now run from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily,” Ms Ramnap said.

“Residents are advised to continue to comply strictly with the directive and cooperate with security agencies,” she added.

She urged residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and report suspicious activities to security agencies, while appreciating their cooperation and understanding.

Ms Rambap also advised residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.

The curfew was imposed following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba community where more than 30 persons were killed in the attack.