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PDP campaign council calls out Gov. Lalong to put more effort in fighting insecurity

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4 years ago

November 18, 2022

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in Plateau State has called out Governor Lalong to put more effort in securing the lives of Plateau people, following the recent attacks in the Bokkos Local Government Area of the State.

This was made known in a press statement signed by the Atiku-Mutfwang Campaign Council, Directorate of Media and Publicity Yiljap Abraham made available to newsmen in Jos on Thursday 17th November.

Adding that he should put in the same zeal, passion, and resources he exerted in organizing the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off and filling every pothole within 24 hours into the state security management.

The statement reads:

Anyone with the milk of human kindness will be roundly infuriated by the accounts and pictures that came out of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau following the serial attacks on some communities on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Tuesday 15th November, the peaceful people of Maikatako were completely overwhelmed by terrorists who sneaked in at midnight. Volleys of bullets pierced through the still night unchallenged

Two hours later, 11 bodies were counted. Some had been trapped and burnt in their houses. Some escaped with bullets wounds.

And on Wednesday 16th November, the people of Folloh village were woken up around 9.30pm and helplessly faced another band of terrorists who freely feasted on them with unmitigated violence.

They killed one resident, injured about eight and burnt cars, harvested maize, potatoes and other food crops. About 19 homes were set ablaze or knocked down.

Neighbouring Maijankai was also not spared.

The Plateau State Atiku-Mutfwang Campaign Council is intensely incensed at this orgy of violence.

We denounce all actions that snuff lives, spread insecurity and cripple the people’s efforts to live in freedom and dignity.

We offer our consolations and prayers for comfort to the communities, families, leaders and all of Plateau.

Tragically, the effective management of the security situation has been left at the level of streams of condemnatory press statements by the state government, its peace agency and most times silence by the federal authorities. That’s all – until more rounds of fatality occur.

The Atiku-Mutfwang counts it a duty to draw the attention of His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong to do more in securing the people who look up to him for leadership.

For example, he can put in the same kind of zeal, energy, passion, money and organisational skills that he exerted into organising his party’s presidential campaign at the Rwang Pam Stadium and filling nearly every pothole within 24 hours into our security management. The people deserve his energy to be safe.

He should also sacrifice himself for the people’s welfare as he has committed himself in absolute loyalty to Mr President (declaring he can die for him!) and his party’s frail and controversial presidential candidate.

There can be no better home away from home.

The Bokkos attacks are also a tragic reminder of the grave situation we face as a people.

We appeal for unity of purpose and ceaseless vigilance within all communities.

Plateau is safest only when not a single community is left under existential threat.

We must draw our strength from our unbreakable togetherness.

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2027: Peter Obi arrives Makurdi amid alleged attack on convoy

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September 8, 2026

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has arrived in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

Obi was received on Tuesday morning by chieftains of the NDC ahead of his presidential campaign engagements in the state.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that suspected thugs allegedly blocked a major road in Benue State in an attempt to prevent Obi and his entourage from proceeding with their journey.

Obi’s media aide, Esther Umoh, who disclosed the incident, shared videos showing some individuals blocking the road and others running after vehicles believed to be conveying the NDC presidential candidate and members of his entourage.

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Plateau buses make face masks compulsory as diphtheria outbreak worsens

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4 hours ago

September 8, 2026

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Passengers using TinCity Metro buses in Plateau State will be required to wear face masks from Tuesday as authorities intensify efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak that has killed at least 23 people.

The management of Plateau Express Services Group, which operates the state-owned mass transit service, announced a “no face mask, no entry” policy in a statement issued on Monday.

The directive takes effect on Tuesday, 8 September, and will remain in force until further notice.

“The Management of Plateau Express Services Group has directed the enforcement of a ‘No Face Mask, No Entry’ policy on all TinCity Metro buses, effective Tuesday, 8th September 2026, until further notice,” the statement said.

TinCity Metro buses operate across the Jos metropolis and neighbouring local government areas, including Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bassa, providing daily transportation for residents within and around the state capital.

The management said a limited number of face masks would be provided at designated boarding points to ease the implementation of the directive.

However, it advised commuters to bring their own masks, warning that available supplies might not be sufficient for everyone.

The company also urged passengers to comply with the directive and cooperate with its personnel when boarding the buses.

“Management appreciates the understanding and cooperation of commuters as we work together to ensure a safer public transport environment,” it said.

The directive comes amid heightened concern over the spread of diphtheria in Plateau State, with health authorities reporting a rising number of suspected cases and deaths.

The state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, said on Friday that 148 suspected cases had been recorded, with 23 deaths reported in the preceding two weeks.

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Eight patients were receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, while five others were being treated at the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Mr Baamlong said.

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads mainly through respiratory droplets and close contact with infected people, making crowded public spaces a potential avenue for transmission.

The Plateau State Government has already introduced other measures to contain the outbreak, including the temporary closure of public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.

The face-mask requirement on TinCity Metro buses extends the containment measures to public transportation, where thousands of residents travel daily between Jos and neighbouring communities.