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Two injured as Police foil Gunmen attack on Plateau community

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September 12, 2022

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The Kunga community in Jos North local government area of Plateau State was attacked in the early hours of Sunday by gunmen. Although the attack failed due to police intervention, two people were injured.

The Kunga community is close to Yelwan Zangam few kilometers from Jos metropolis along Bauchi road after the University of Jos Narguta hostels.

A member of the community disclosed that the attack took place at about 12:00 hrs. “It took the intervention of the Nigeria Police Force (even though they were a little late) to calm the situation. Two people were hospitalised, search and rescue are ongoing by the Police, Hunters group, and the Vigilante.”

However, the Plateau Police spokesman DSP Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the incident, said “Our officers responded to the emergency, and they are doing everything possible to ensure that the area is peaceful, on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew Onyeka, the Command wants to thank you for personally making that timely call.”

“We also want you to know that by that information given us at that critical time lives and properties were saved, this show that you are your brother’s keeper, we say thank you and urge you to do more in this our fight against crime and criminality on the Plateau.

He told residents to be assured as they have nothing to worry about, because ” the State Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew Onyeka has made adequate security arrangements to ensure that all is well and everybody is safe within and outside the Kunga ‘A’ community.”

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Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center

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At issue is the “mobile” nature of the turbines. The Southern Environmental Law Center, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the NAACP, says the turbines are being operated in violation of federal law, which says that power plants mounted on a trailer can still be considered stationary and subject to air pollution regulations.

XAI has been granted permits for 15 of its turbines. A Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce press release previously said that “about half” of the 35 turbines in operation in May 2025 would remain on site. However, xAI has continued to install more. Currently, it’s operating 46, according to a local news report.

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Plateau relaxes curfew in Jos North after attack by bandits

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May 13, 2026

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The Plateau State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following a satisfactory security assessment carried out in the affected area.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by Joyce Ramnap, the commissioner for information and communication.

According to her, the decision followed a satisfactory assessment of the security situation in the area.

“Curfew earlier imposed on the area is hereby further relaxed. Effective Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the curfew will now run from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily,” Ms Ramnap said.

“Residents are advised to continue to comply strictly with the directive and cooperate with security agencies,” she added.

She urged residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and report suspicious activities to security agencies, while appreciating their cooperation and understanding.

Ms Rambap also advised residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.

The curfew was imposed following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba community where more than 30 persons were killed in the attack.