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6 LAS News stories tagged “Plateau State”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Plateau State to deploy Operation Rainbow camps across all 17 local government areas
Africa/Nigeria

Plateau State to deploy Operation Rainbow camps across all 17 local government areas

Governor Caleb Mutfwang announced plans to establish Operation Rainbow bases in every local government area of Plateau State to enhance intelligence gathering and combat insecurity.

LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 18:13 WAT · 2 sources

Makinde urges Nigerians to send ruling party back to Lagos at Plateau rally
Africa/Nigeria

Makinde urges Nigerians to send ruling party back to Lagos at Plateau rally

APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde accused the Tinubu administration of serving only the privileged few and urged voters in Jos to support his party's RESET Agenda to restore security and tourism.

LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 18:11 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Army kills two terrorists, arrests gunrunner in Plateau State raids
Africa/Nigeria

Nigerian Army kills two terrorists, arrests gunrunner in Plateau State raids

Nigerian Army troops killed two terrorists and arrested a suspected arms dealer during coordinated operations in Plateau State. The raids in Mangu, Kanam, and Wase LGAs resulted in the destruction of camps and recovery of weapons.

LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 14:40 WAT · 3 sources

APC chairman claims Tinubu’s administration has delivered unprecedented projects to Plateau State
Africa/Nigeria

APC chairman claims Tinubu’s administration has delivered unprecedented projects to Plateau State

At a rally in Jos, APC national chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda said President Bola Tinubu has brought more development to Plateau than any previous leader, urging support for his 2027 re‑election, while Governor Caleb Mutfwang echoed the endorsement.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 05:16 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian troops arrest man in military uniform for phone snatching in Plateau State
Africa/Nigeria

Nigerian troops arrest man in military uniform for phone snatching in Plateau State

Operation Enduring Peace forces detained a suspect in Jos North for impersonating a soldier and committing alleged crimes, including phone snatching.

LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 1 source

Plateau State records an estimated 11,000 tuberculosis cases in 2026
Africa/Nigeria

Plateau State records an estimated 11,000 tuberculosis cases in 2026

Health officials in Nigeria's Plateau State say roughly 11,000 people are living with tuberculosis this year, with more than 2,000 cases identified between July and September, highlighting ongoing public‑health challenges.

LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 07:16 WAT · 2 sources

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