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13 killed, houses burnt in another Plateau community attacks

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Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina

13 killed, houses burnt in another Plateau community attacks

Suspected herdsmen launched deadly attacks on two communities—Juwan in Bokkos Local Government Area and Manja in Mangu Local Government Area—of Plateau State on Thursday, resulting in the death of at least 13 people, mostly children and the elderly, and the destruction of multiple homes.

In Juwan, located in the Tangur District of Bokkos LGA, the attackers reportedly struck at night, killing ten people and leaving several others with serious injuries. The victims were largely vulnerable residents who could not escape the onslaught.

Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Council, Amalau Samuel, condemned the killings, describing them as “barbaric and inhuman.”

“The attackers came late at night and started killing innocent people. They were going from house to house, and where they could not gain entrance, they broke through the ceiling,”

“Those affected mostly are the aged and children who could not run, while those agile fled for safety,” he said.

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In a related attack on the same day, three persons were killed while working on their farms in Manja, Chafem Chiefdom of Mangu LGA. The victims were caught unawares by the assailants, while others sustained injuries but managed to escape following the intervention of security forces who responded to distress calls.

A second wave of attacks later that day saw over 20 houses razed in Manja, forcing many residents to flee.

The lawmaker representing Mangu South in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mathew Kwarpo, confirmed the attacks and raised concerns over the growing insecurity in the area.

“In the second attack, there was no casualty, but the people are already displaced. So, we are appealing to both the state and federal governments to come to our aid.

“The attacks in recent times on our communities are just too much. Anytime they issued notice of an attack, they would fulfill it.

“The security men are no doubt trying their best, but they are being overpowered. This is a calculated attempt to seize our land from us and to occupy our land illegally. So we are calling on President Tinubu to intervene,” he said.

Communities in Bokkos, Bassa, and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State have come under repeated attacks in recent months, with rising concerns over the safety of residents and a growing humanitarian crisis due to displacement and destruction of property.

13 killed, houses burnt in another Plateau community attacks

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UAE imposes fresh travel conditions on Nigerians

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UAE imposes fresh travel conditions on Nigerians

– No transit visa for 18-45-year-old

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Nigerians to get 3-month single-entry US visa under new policy

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Nigerians to get 3-month single-entry US visa under new policy

The United States Department of State on Tuesday announced updates to its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, impacting several countries, including Nigeria.

In a statement on Tuesday, the US Embassy in Nigeria said effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.

The statement, however, said that those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity.

The US was earlier considering imposing a visa ban on Nigeria.

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“We wish to underscore that, as is standard globally, visa reciprocity is a continuous process and is subject to review and change at any time, such as increasing or decreasing permitted entries and duration of validity,” the statement published on its website said.

The US visa criteria and standards are designed to protect the integrity of US immigration systems, it stressed, adding, “These standards are based on global technical and security benchmarks.

It said that the US Mission was working with the Government of Nigeria to ensure that Nigeria could meet the criteria.

“Nigerian travellers are encouraged to respect and adhere to the terms of their visas, and ensure travel documents are authentic, accurate, and up to date,” it said.

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Pregnant 300-level student accused of setting boyfriend ablaze

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Pregnant 300-level student accused of setting boyfriend ablaze

Tragedy struck in the Choba area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the weekend when a pregnant 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly burnt her boyfriend, Sunny Amadi (32), to death.

While the exact circumstances leading to Cynthia’s actions are unclear, some neighbours told Daily Trust it might have resulted from a minor argument between the couple.

It was gathered that the deceased is the father of the child Cynthia is carrying.

Residents of the area reported that Cynthia, who fled the scene immediately after the incident, was later arrested by the police operatives and she is also receiving treatment for burns she sustained during the incident.

The incident, which occurred a few minutes after 11pm, saw some public-spirited neighbours rush the deceased to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical treatment, where he unfortunately died.

The police spokesperson in Rivers State, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.

She stated that Cynthia is currently receiving treatment at a hospital due to injuries sustained during the incident.

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Due to her critical condition, she is currently unable to provide a detailed account of the incident but will do so once her condition is stable.

SP Iringe-Koko’s statement read:

“The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about a report depicting a fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt.

“According to the report, one Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level female undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly set her boyfriend, one Saint Sunny Amadi, a 32-year-old male from Elibrada community in Emohua LGA, ablaze in a room, resulting in severe injuries.

‘’He was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical treatment.

“Upon receiving the report at about 1112 hours, police detectives from Choba Division promptly visited the scene and the victim, who was in critical condition at the hospital. ‘’Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to injuries and died while on admission.

“The police have located Cynthia, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital due to injuries she also sustained during the incident.

‘’She is also heavily pregnant with the deceased’s child. Due to her critical condition, she is unable to provide a detailed account of the incident but will do so when her condition is stable.

“The probable cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained, and a thorough investigation has been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further developments will be made public as more information becomes available.”

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