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Police arrest 63-year-old for defiling 2 minors in Plateau community

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3 years ago

September 5, 2023

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The Plateau State Police Command paraded a 63-year-old man on Monday for allegedly defiling two minors, aged 4 and 8 years, in Mabel Village, Butura Ward of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) in the state. This incident was part of a series of criminal cases reported by the police during the press briefing at the Command’s Headquarters in Jos, the state capital.

The Police also paraded 25 others for crimes ranging from culpable homicide, rape, kidnapping, and vandalism among other crimes.

According to the Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Julius Alawari, the incident occurred on August 22, 2023, when Lucky Luka reported that his two daughters, Retyit Lucky (4 years) and Loveth Nehemiah (8 years), had been playing at the residence of a 63-year-old man named John Mahanan in the same village. The girls alleged that John Mahanan deceived and sexually assaulted them.

He said “On receipt of the complaint, the suspect was immediately arrested by the DPO, SP Agu Oliver C and team.

“Both the suspect and the victims were taken to the Cottage Hospital for medical examination where it was revealed that the 4 years old girl had an abrasion on her upper thigh and blood stained Vulva with a Turn Hymen, while there was proof of penetration in the vagina of the 8-year-old by the penis of the suspect.

The CP, however, said that an investigation is still ongoing.

In addition to the defilement case, the Commissioner of Police also highlighted the arrest of a suspect linked to the kidnapping of seven University of Jos students that occurred on June 12, 2023.

Alawari said, “It will be recalled that on 12th June 2023, at about 22:00 hours, seven students of the University of Jos were kidnapped.

“The Command is pleased to inform you that one of the suspects, Salisu Adamu, 30 years, of Minta village; Bassa LGA has been arrested in connection with the kidnap.

“Further investigation conducted by the Commander, Anti-Kidnapping Unit revealed that the suspect is an escapee of the recent Jos Prison Jailbreak of 2020.

The CP added that, Adamu confessed to his involvement and provided information about other gang members who are currently on the run. Police efforts are focused on capturing these fleeing suspects.

Speaking further the CP said, “Credible intelligence also led to the arrest of two notorious and wanted criminals.

“The criminals were eventually trailed and arrested by the DPO “A” division CSP Obinna S. Okpuru and team at their hideout in Angwan Mata, Jos.

“The suspects include; one Shammah Emmanuel aka (Hitman) aged 20 and one Joseph Seth aka (Small Seth) aged 19, all male of Angwan Mata, Gada-Biu.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects belong to ferocious syndicates terrorizing the Gada-Biu and Rukuba Road axis in Jos North LGA, and specialize in robbing unsuspecting victims of their phones and other valuable items at gunpoint”, he explained.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one locally made revolver pistol.

“Investigation is still ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to you in due course”, he maintained.

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‘No police officer can demand access to phones without court warrant’ – Plateau CP

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25 minutes ago

July 9, 2026

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The Plateau State Police Command has warned its personnel that no officer has the legal authority to stop any citizen on the road and demand access to the contents of their mobile phone without a court warrant.

The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Bassey Ewah, gave the warning in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred.

The statement read, “In line with his unwavering stance against misconduct and unprofessional behaviour by Police personnel, the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah, wishes to reiterate unequivocally, that no officer or personnel of the Plateau State Police Command has the legal authority to stop any citizen and demand access to or search the contents of their mobile phone on the road without a court warrant.”

He urged residents to politely resist such unlawful demands and report any officer found engaging in the practice through the command’s complaint channels.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to lawful policing and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.

According to him, the Plateau State Police Command remained committed to protecting the lives, property and rights of all Plateau citizens, adding, “We assure the good people of the State of our continued commitment to ensuring effective policing in line with the law and global best practices.”

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Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600

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28 minutes ago

July 9, 2026

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The Congolese government has announced that the death toll in the country’s latest Ebola outbreak has reached 600.

New suspected cases of Ebola had been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said.

The latest report, published late Wednesday, said two new cases were suspected in Kisangani in the Tshopo province, where cases had not been previously recorded.

“The total number of confirmed cases across the country has now reached 1,759.”

According to the report, one of the two suspected cases was linked to the Nia-Nia health zone in Ituri province, where the first cases were reported.

The other case “has no apparent geographical connection to known outbreaks.”

Authorities are still investigating, the report said.

The Congolese authorities declared a fresh Ebola outbreak on 15 May, after the disease had been transmitted for weeks without official detection, according to the World Health Organisation.

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The latest outbreak was caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.

Earlier clinical trials for treatment began after researchers instituted a highly anticipated study in the hope of fighting the virus.

Efforts to contain the virus have also been hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centres, and an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, the epicentre of the outbreak.

(AP/NAN)