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The resurgence of attacks attributed to Farmer-Herder conflict is worrying – Plateau Peace Architectural Forum (P-PAF)

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5 years ago

June 29, 2021

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The resurgence of attacks by cult groups and the attacks that are easily attributed to farmer-herder conflicts in all local governments in Plateau State has been described as a “worrying trend” despite the deliberate efforts for the return of peace in the state.

This was contained in the opening remarks delivered by the Director General of the Peace Agency, Mr. Joseph Lengmang as the Agency in collaboration with GIZ hosted the June edition of the Plateau State Peace Architectural Forum (P-PAF) on Monday 28th June 2021 in Jos Plateau.

Mr Lengmang blamed the attacks on saboteurs gaining from the conflicts as such attacks pose fresh threats to peace building,

“For us, while we celebrate the return of peace, this is a stack reminder of the challenges that we face. It is not yet Uhuru regardless of all that we have accomplished over the years,” he said.

“There are people who are determined and resolute as you are working to build peace, they are also working to bring down the whole roof upon everybody. The criminals are there, the war merchants are there,” he said.

However, the Peace Agency according to Lengmang is determined to sustain efforts at reconciling communities in the conflict ridden State.

“It behooves on us, the genuine peace makers to double our efforts to work in concert with one another to make sure we break the Conflict trap and to reverse this ugly trend,” Lengmang said.

The Peace architecture forum saw stakeholders including security agencies, religious leaders, community leaders and civil societies deliberating on issues for solutions, toward preventing violence especially with the farming season ushering clashes between predominantly native farmers and nomadic herders within various communities.

The forum which started last month is expected to last through the year with active stakeholders in the peace process in plateau state.

The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA) is an institutional framework established by law in response to the challenges of peace and security in the state. Their mandate is to promote the culture of peace and harmonious coexistence, among the various ethno-religious divides on the Plateau.

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Operation Safe Haven Rescues Six Abducted Travellers in Plateau

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2 weeks ago

June 5, 2026

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Troops Rescue Six Abducted Travellers in Plateau, Search Ongoing for Missing Driver

Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) rescued six travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin Sanyin Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The rescue operation followed a swift response by troops of Sector 6 Operation Enduring Peace after receiving a distress call in the early hours of Friday.

According to the Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Captain Polycarp Oteh, troops immediately mobilised to the area and successfully rescued six of the abducted victims, while efforts continue to locate the remaining victim, identified as the driver of the vehicle.

“At the early hours of today, troops of Sector 6 Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call on a kidnapping incident and swiftly mobilised, successfully rescuing six out of the kidnapped victims,” Oteh said.

“Deliberate effort is currently ongoing to rescue the driver. There is no cause for alarm. Troops are on top of the situation.”

The incident occurred when suspected kidnappers reportedly intercepted a vehicle conveying passengers from Lafia, Nasarawa State, to Jos, Plateau State.

On arrival at the scene, troops discovered an ash-coloured Honda vehicle abandoned by the roadside with its occupants missing.

A search-and-rescue operation was immediately launched in the surrounding bushes, leading to the successful rescue of six victims identified as Ibrahim Usman, Ali Ibrahim, Sabiu Idris, Private Ibrahim Musa, Hamisu Abubakar and Joshua Johanna.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were travelling from Lafia to Jos when their vehicle was intercepted by the kidnappers along the route.

Security sources said intensive search operations are continuing in the area to locate the missing driver and prevent further criminal activities along the highway.

Operation Safe Haven said troops remain on high alert, with routine patrols ongoing across the Joint Operations Area to protect communities and critical infrastructure from security threats.

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2 months ago

May 4, 2026

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