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Light at the end of the tunnel as senator Jerry Useni of the pdp declares forgiveness to all
Light at the end of the tunnel as senator Jerry Useni of the pdp declares forgiveness to all
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Hours after a family reunion and hosting of Representative Beni Lar a former House of Representatives member from Langtang North and South Federal Constituency Senator Useni recently declared forgiveness for all his arch rivals in the Plateau political tuff.
Useni who hosted Lar who held sway in the House of Reps for about 17 years, was in a family reunion with other seniors from his zone like Mrs Domkat Bali and Prof Lar, the widow of late Solomon Lar in his Abuja residence
Sen Jeremiah Useni stressed in the meeting that he has forgiven all those who misunderstood the several steps taken by him to position the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to achieve unity within the Plateau State chapter.
He noted that in his magnanimity as an elder statesman, who carries a Father Figure and as a Christian, to err is human and to forgive is divine so what ever has been forgiven stays so.
Sen Useni regretted that the legal crises within the PDP which created factions was triggered by the postures and dispositions of some personalities within the party who never towed the path of unity and peace.
He maintained during the reunion meeting that despite the visits by several leaders to his residence, the party seems adamant in toying with genuine reconciliations.
“At some crucial points it became too handicap to push our followers to down tools considering the high levels of unabated targeted maltreatment and blackmail we were receiving.
” And this was why they started to question their right to political self defense amidst glaring provocative postures, suspensions and other meted harsh treatments against them.”
He hinted that his discussions with Beni Lar and family was a family reunion dating back to decades of a long standing relationship, history and ancestry with little or no political attachments.
The long standing factions in the plateau PDP between Sen Jerry Useni and Baba Jonah Jang as caused the party a lot of losses in the national assembly as a generation of Representatives were asked to vacate their seat by the appeal Court recently.
A fresh election was called especially in the northern senatorial zone and PDP was not on the ballot paper.
This new forgiveness may be the beginning of real reconciliation between the two heavy weights of Plateau politics.
Light at the end of the tunnel as senator Jerry Useni of the pdp declares forgiveness to all
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
By: Zagazola Makama
An inspection team from the ECOWAS Force Headquarters and Army Headquarters has assessed the operational readiness of Nigeria’s ECOWAS standby force at Naquora Barracks in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the team, led by Brig.-Gen. Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, visited the barracks on Nov. 7, 2026, to evaluate the troops’ preparedness for possible deployment.
The team received briefings on troop readiness, training and administrative matters, and witnessed demonstrations on roadblock operations and crowd dispersal.
Massaquoi commended the troops for their performance and urged them to sustain high standards of professionalism, discipline and physical fitness.
The inspection visit ended without any incident.
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt and rescued a gunshot-wounded victim along the Rafin Sanyi axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 6 OPEP, deployed at Sopp, responded to a distress report at about 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, after suspected kidnappers blocked the road in the area.
The swift intervention of the troops reportedly forced the criminals to flee before they could carry out their operation.
The troops subsequently combed the area and rescued one occupant of a Sharon vehicle who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was evacuated to the Nigerian Army Medical Outpost at Tigi, where he received first aid treatment.
Troops have continued to dominate the general area through fighting patrols to prevent the criminals from regrouping and forestall further attacks.
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have raided a hotel along Baring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspected criminals and recovering 26 mobile phones and other items.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 1 OPEP, while on patrol, responded to a report of phone snatching at about 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
Following the incident, the stolen phone was reportedly tracked to Prime House Hotel within the area, prompting the troops to conduct a raid on the facility.
The operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Tahir Suleiman, 25; Muhammed Ahmed, 25; Muhammed Labaran Haruna, 27; Yahya Yunusa, 20; and Aisha Mohammad, 22.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of the tracked phone, while a further search led to the recovery of 26 mobile phones, 27 pouches, three MP devices, two earpods, an HP laptop, a knife and four power banks.
The vehicle belonging to the suspects was also towed to the headquarters of Sector 1 for a comprehensive search.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones
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