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Military Trains Plateau Vigilante on Information Gathering

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July 22, 2022

The Special Task Force codenamed Operation SAFE HAVEN has trained 165 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on community watch and security information gathering process in Riyom local government area of Plateau state.

Delivering his keynote address at the passing out ceremony at Riyom Township Stadium, the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali said security of the communities requires continuous collaboration and support of the people. He averred that timely sharing of information with the security agencies is key to peace and security of the communities.

The Commander who was represented by the Deputy Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, DCP Mohammad Rabiu reminded the trainees of the oath of allegiance to which they swear and warned them to be more vigilant and impartial in the discharge of their duties.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commander Sector 6 Riyom, Colonel Hassan Gwani revealed that the trainees were drawn from various communities that cut across religious and ethnic background. “The trained vigilantes are to work with the security agencies in monitoring activities of criminal elements and report accordingly ” he said.

In their seperated remarks, the Honourable Member Representating Riyom in Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon Timothy Dachung and the Chairman Riyom Local Government Area, Hon Mafeng Gwalson applauded Operation SAFE HAVEN for initiating measures to secure the communities on the plateau. They alluded the improvement of the security situation on the plateau to the new measures recently employed by the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali. The speakers noted the importance of security patrols, vigilnace, and continues collaboration with the community members in taming the tide of insecurity on the plateau.

Delivering his vote of thanks, the Ata Ateh of Ganawuri, His Royal Highness, Da Yakubu Chairman, pledged the continues support of community leaders and the people of Riyom to troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN. He expressed optimism in the capacity of the troops to secure the people when given the necessary support.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of writing materials to primary school pupils and oath taking ceremony, administered by the Chief Magistrate of Riyom, Justice Noknaan Dreakat.

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Suspected bandits kill vigilante member in plateau

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October 12, 2026

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Suspected bandits have killed a 28-year-old vigilante member, Goyok Jamok, in Magi Mbar village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on October 10, prompting troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed in Mbar, to respond to the attack.

According to the sources, the troops arrived at the scene and found Jamok dead from gunshot wounds.

“The troops discovered that Jamok had been shot dead by the suspected kidnappers,” the sources said.

The assailants reportedly fled the scene after sighting the approaching troops, abandoning their mission.

The victim’s relatives later evacuated his remains for burial.

The sources said security personnel had launched efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.

“The troops are making efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects,” they added.

No further details were provided about the circumstances surrounding the killing or the identities of the suspected assailants.

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Benin Club’s Ladies Golf Captain Joy Omorogiuwa Reveals Factors Behind Glamour Of 31st BCGS Championship

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October 12, 2026

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The ladies golf captain of Benin Club in Edo State, Mrs Joy Omorogiuwa has revealed several factors that made their 31st BCGS championship a successful event filled with glamour, Sports247 reports.

Speaking during the well-attended competition’s final on Saturday, Omorogiuwa disclosed that it was made possible through sleepless hours of planning and combined efforts from all the members.

She thanked everyone who joined hands in organsing a highly successful 31st BCGS Ladies Open, which was eventually won by Ehis Igbinadolor, as she retained her Queen of the Greens trophy by carding 234 gross over 54 holes.

En route to clinching the prestigious title for the second year running, Igbinadolor beat a strong field of top female golfers, as she carded 80 gross on day one, played 78 and 76 gross on days two and three to top the leaderboard ahead of Diana Osmond.

However, Igbinadolor’s victory did not come easy, as Osmond kept swinging hard until the last put, but her 237 gross was only good enough for runner-up spot, three shots adrift, while Grace Ogeili had a late push with 245 gross to place third and Destiny Okoh hit 248 to take fourth spot.

Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) immediate past president, Evelyn Oyome carded 255 gross to finish fifth, Juliet Ogunwa placed sixth with 264 gross, as Love Okoho got 267 gross to complete the top seven, while Deborah Emifoniye won the hcp 19-28 category with a total gross score of 282 over three days.

Emigoniye warded off pressure from Angela Uwabor with 282 gross and Peace Irabor was third with 297, while BCGS captain, Stephen Ebaretonbofa got 86 gross to win the special guests and sponsors’ category, with the vice-captain, Victor Oriasotie second on 92 gross and Matthew Chadzimura third.

At the end of it all, Omorogiuwa thanked everyone for turning up and gave gratitude to God for the day’s huge success as well as for giving the organisers favourable weather throughout the long line of activities that began on Wednesday.

“The glamour and celebration is undoubtedly a reflection of hours of planning, coordination, sleepless night and self denial of comfort by the various committees. I am eternally grateful,” an elated Omorogiuwa stated.

Sports247 gathered further that this year’s BCGS Ladies Open had over 100 female golfers in attendance from all across the country, while also maintaining its status as one of Nigeria’s longest-running women’s golf competitions.