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Plateau Peace Practitioners Network express sadness over renewed attacks in the state

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The Plateau Peace Practitioners Network (PPPN), has expressed sadness over the resurgence of violence in parts of Plateau state.

Pwakim, Jacob Choji the Chairman of the Network made this known in a statement in Jos the Plateau state capital on Friday following the recent attacks within parts of Riyom Local Government Area.

The Statement Reads:

We are using this medium to extend our condolences and solidarity to the immediate families of the victims, the state, and humanity as a whole because, a violation of the rights of anyone is a violation of all people. May the souls of the deceased find peace, and may their deaths be a reminder of the need for leaders saddled with the mandate to protect and be true to their responsibilities.

There is no doubt that the government, non profit organizations, most members of the network, the donor community, and people of goodwill have made concerted efforts to address the persistence of violent conflicts in Plateau State through diverse approaches and interventions that have reduced the fragility of the state in the past.

Nonetheless, the fragility of the Plateau state has taken on new dimensions. From the usual religious antagonism Plateau state is regrettably known for, where parties to the conflict are identified for dialogue, peace treaties are signed, capacity building of the parties for conflict transformation is enhanced, and other engagements are done to address violent conflicts and build a peaceful Plateau state, Plateau is now faced with major concerns where gun people who have been conveniently called “unknown gunmen” attack citizens of this state without documented evidence of arrest and prosecution.

This is worrisome and unacceptable to the network. We wrote to the governor and made the following requests:

1. He should address the citizens of the state through a state broadcast on the actions that have been taken or should be taken to address the widespread tension, fear, and anxiety caused by the upsurge in attacks. The address should also provide citizens with hope, knowing that those tasked with protecting them have not abandoned them to their fate.

2. We also appealed that the medical needs of the survivors be met by the government, including assurance of security and safety, to avoid the clear case of praying for people to “rest in peace” rather than to “live in peace.”

3.We called on him to make a frantic effort to hand over a state free of heightened insecurity as a legacy to the next government and the Plateau people. This should be done by directing the Plateau Peace Building Agency to collaborate with the Peace Practitioners Network and other critical stakeholders to avoid the escalation of these attacks while charging security to deal with this resurgence as a major threat to life and property, particularly during this transition period when conflict marchants may seek to exploit the state.

While we have requested proactiveness on the part of the government and the state agencies to take responsibility for the enforcement of law and order, we have the following appeal for the citizens:

1. Community members should activate early warning and early response mechanisms in their communities in collaboration with state agencies. Where early warning is shared with state authorities without satisfactory action, communities can reach out to the National Human Rights Commission at Plot 12677, Laminga/Liberty Dam Road, Rikkos Village, Jos, and also report to any credible civil society organization. Let’s put it straight, the state security agencies have also made commitments to the peace of the state, but they may not be devoid of bad elements who decided to act unprofessionally, thereby denting the good image of the agencies.

2. Communities must avoid isolated movements, especially as the farming season is fast approaching. They must think of safety and security first.

3. As legitimate as community protests and demands for safety and security are, people must avoid situations in which road users are inconvenienced as they draw attention to their plights. People must be more diplomatic and use less vulnerable methods of seeking enforcement, no matter how difficult it is. Communities are put at greater risk as a result of jungle justice due to these protests being taken advantage of.

While we hope for a
peaceful Plateau and Nigeria, we are confident that by working together, these attacks will one day be a thing of the past. Dear citizens of Plateau State, PEACE is a goal; let’s pursue it, grab it, and live it. Live and let’s live…

The Plateau Peace Practitioners Network (PPPN), a network of local and international NGOs and CSOs whose members are committed to a just and peaceful society where everybody lives in harmony despite political, religious, and ethnic differences for the attainment of sustainable development, is saddened over what appears to be the resurgence of violent attacks in rural communities in Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom, Jos South, and Barkin Ladi local government councils of Plateau state

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Plateau Watch Media Group Unveils PlateauChroniclez.com to Redefine Plateau’s Narrative

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Plateau Watch Media Group has officially launched a new online platform, PlateauChroniclez.com with the sole aim of changing the negative narratives and unpleasant stories that seem to be celebrated by the Nigerian media on a daily basis.

Speaking at the virtual launch of the new platform on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, the CEO of Plateau Watch Media Group and Publisher of PlateauNewsWatch.com, Mr. Isaac Dachen, said the birth of PlateauChroniclez.com is not only well timed but a child of necessity and the Group’s contribution to telling the beautiful story of Plateau State beyond what the outside world is made to read and hear every day.

“The birth of PlateauChroniclez.com is not an accident but a deliberate effort by our team to help in changing the negative narratives and stories that the Nigerian media paint of the state every other day,” Dachen said.

“It is disheartening that all we get to read daily is the violence, attacks, killings and destruction of properties in Plateau State. Like almost every state especially in the northern region, Plateau State has had its share if these crises but beyond all these, the Nigerian media has conveniently forgotten the resilience of the people. We have shelved the beauty of Plateau State to the background. We have forgotten that Plateau still remain the Home of Tourism in the country.

“The State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality is doing everything possible including commiting huge sums to revitalize the sector and take the state back to its enviable position as the tourist center of Nigeria.

“And this is where Plateau Chroniclez comes in as a platform that will bring to light the beauty of Plateau State, showcasing our enchanting tourism sites, unique cultural heritage and potentials of our beautiful Plateau.

“With PlateauChroniclez.com, we document the everyday lives of ordinary people of the state, highlighting their diverse experiences and narratives of people in and around the state.

“We aim to connect iconic photos of interesting scenarios around the state, unheard of places and monuments, traditional institutions, tourist sites, etc, which will also come in great focus as a way of promoting Plateau State and its rich cultural heritage.

“The platform will also serve as a photoblog, while its associated platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X will host the videos/podcasts, and interviews of the individuals

“PlateauChroniclez.com will focus on telling stories of ordinary Plateau people, aiming to connect strangers and share their emotional experiences as well as inspiring the people and creating a sense of community by showcasing the resilience, courage, and unique perspectives of individuals.

“The stories to be presented will feature and cover a wide range of topics, including unity, love, relationships, loss, faith, hope, resilience, unity, togetherness, and personal journeys of individuals.

“The platform will also aim at fostering a strong community of followers who will engage with the stories and share their own experiences while focusing on building genuine connections with strangers, often using body language and energy to convey a sense of safety and openness.

“Plateau Chroniclez will operate as a storytelling platform with photos and interviews with individuals on the streets of Plateau across all the local government areas.

“Our contents will feature candid portraits paired with deeply personal, often poignant, stories from diverse individuals, devoid of politics and religious leanings spread across various categories like Tourism, Art, Culture, Food, Drinks, Dances, Cultural Heritage, Street Chroniclez, Voices, Sights and Sounds of Plateau, Tradition and Music.

“In all of these, we aim to work together with the State Government, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, and other relevant bodies and agencies involved in the promotion of the tourism and cultural potentials of the state in projecting the image of Plateau State and let the world see us in a different prism away from that of a state in a perpetual throe of anarchy.”

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