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Council Chairman Vows To Crackdown On Suspected Ritual Killings In Pankshin

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3 weeks ago

October 10, 2026

By Emmanuel Yatai

Mr Felix Gonung, Chairman of Pankshin Local Government Council of Plateau, has vowed to crack down on suspected ritual killings after two deaths were recorded in the area within a month.

Gonung, who gave the assurance during an interview with journalists on Friday in Pankshinon, confirmed that vital organs were allegedly harvested from the victims.

He said three suspects were arrested following the discovery of a woman’s body last month.

He added that further investigations had led to the recovery of suspected fetish substances from the suspects, who had since been transferred to the police headquarters in Jos.

The council chairman said security agencies were also investigating the discovery of a young man’s body at Monday Market on Oct. 6, with vital organs allegedly missing.

He said the incident might be linked to cult activities among students or criminal elements operating within the student community

He assured residents that his administration was working with security agencies to address the situation and restore peace.

“I swore an oath to protect the lives and property of my people. However, the government’s security plans are confidential and the public will soon feel their results and impact.

“This administration, in collaboration with security agencies, is doing everything within its power to restore and maintain the long-existing peace in our communities,” he said.

Gonung disclosed that the council would introduce a policy requiring landlords and hotel operators to provide information about their tenants and guests, respectively.

“This will enable us to crack down on criminal syndicates who disguise themselves as students or guests to perpetrate crimes in the community,” he said.

He noted that Pankshin had enjoyed relative peace despite security challenges in other parts of the state, adding that the recent incidents had understandably heightened residents’ concerns.

He urged residents to remain calm and vigilant and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.

Gonung also called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders to tackle the menace, stressing that security was a collective responsibility. (NAN)

Edited by Blessing Odega and Philip Yatai

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Nigeria collapsing, stealing now normal under Tinubu – Peter Obi blows hot

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1 hour ago

October 31, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is collapsing under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Obi made the statement on Saturday at the ongoing town hall meeting in Imo State.

The former Anambra State governor lamented that insecurity and stealing of public funds have become normal.

He accused the Tinubu government of failing to secure lives and property, noting that Nigerians now live in fear in their own country.

He vowed that if elected, he would tackle insecurity head-on and stop the stealing of public funds.

"Everything under President Tinubu is collapsing. We have become more terrorised, and Nigeria is now number four. Tinubu no longer has the energy to govern. The greatest problem of this country is people stealing public money, and that cannot happen under my watch.

“If given the opportunity, Kwankwaso and I will unite this country and declare a state of emergency on insecurity," he stated.

Obi said Nigeria cannot continue like this and needs a leader who will secure the country and use public money for the people, not for a few individuals.

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'Nigeria drifting to dictatorship' – Atiku condemns attacks on Sowore, ADC candidate

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4 hours ago

October 31, 2026

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has blasted the administration of President Bola Tinubu over attacks on the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore and the governorship candidate of the ADC in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan'iya.

In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday, Atiku said the attacks were troubling.

"The simultaneous attacks on the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, and the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, are deeply troubling and unacceptable," Atiku wrote.

The former Vice President described the attacks as a dangerous threat to democracy and an attempt to silence opposition voices under the Tinubu administration.

He accused the Federal Government of creating an atmosphere where opposition candidates are no longer safe, warning that Nigeria is drifting towards dictatorship.

"This is not how democracy works. No Nigerian should be attacked for daring to contest against those in power. If opposition is under attack, then democracy itself is under attack," Atiku added.

Atiku called on security agencies to immediately fish out those behind the attacks and ensure they face justice, while urging President Bola Tinubu to call his supporters to order.

‘Nigeria drifting to dictatorship’ – Atiku condemns attacks on Sowore, ADC candidate