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Plateau women want more awareness on gender violence
Plateau women want more awareness on gender violence
Some women in Plateau have called for increased awareness creation at various levels toward ending the spate of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in society.
Some of the women spoke at a training organised by a non-governmental organisation — Equal Access International — on Tuesday in Jos.
The training brought together women from Jos South, Barkin and Riyom local government areas of the state to basically develop a Local Action Plan (SAP) for promoting peace and security in the communities.
Mrs Zainab Gbobaniyi, the Advocacy Coordinator, Women for Women International-Nigeria, called on Nigerians to speak against the menace.
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Gbobaniyi, who decried the increasing rate of domestic violence in society, also called on victims to speak out and seek help at all times.
She called on key stakeholders and relevant government agencies to ensure adequate advocacy and awareness creation on the dangers of GBV to society.
“The culture of silence by victims of abuse must be discouraged; victims must learn to speak out because that’s the only way to end this menace.
”Violence against women is on the increase, and unless and until we begin to act by speaking against it, we still have a long way to go.
”We have to do a lot in the aspect of advocacy and awareness creation on the need to end domestic violence,” she said.
The advocacy coordinator also harped on the need for organisations to support women by making them economically viable, insisting that most women endure violence because they don’t have other means of livelihood to fall back to.
Also speaking, Mrs Cecilia Chaimang, the President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) in Riyom, advised parents to ensure proper training of the boy child.
She said that most of the challenges in society are products of bad parenting and negligence.
”We pay too much attention to training the girl-child to become a good wife and better mother, but forget the boy-child.
”This is why when he grows up, he feels he can do anything, including molesting female folks and get away with it.
”My male child cooks, wash clothes and plates, sweeps and I also taught him the need to respect others no matter their gender.
”So, parents need to do more in fixing the home front, particularly the training of the boy-child to become more responsible,” she advised.
Mr Gad Shamaki, the Deputy Country Director of Equal Access, said that the meeting was to develop and domesticate an action plan that would enable women to participate actively in promoting peace and security in communities.
He explained that the action plan would improve women’s participation not only in the area of peace and security but in decision making, development and stability, among others
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.
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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
Troops Rescue 119 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles from Terrorists in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 119 civilians, including women and children, and recovered eight vehicles after confronting terrorists who blocked a major road and abducted travellers in Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, by troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2, while conducting surveillance along the Dutsen Kura–Bulazarma–Kamuya road.
The troops reportedly sighted terrorists blocking the road and abducting civilians alongside their vehicles, prompting the mobilisation of the battalion’s Special Forces Quick Reaction Force and another QRF team from 27 Task Force Brigade headquarters.
The teams moved through the Mangari–Dora route, pursued and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon the abducted civilians and vehicles in confusion.
The operation led to the rescue of 119 civilians comprising 69 men, 35 women and 15 children, while eight vehicles were also recovered.
The rescued victims were subsequently reunited safely with their families.
However, during the withdrawal, troops discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) around the Bam Buratai Junction–Bula Zarma general area.
The unit’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team marked and secured the location for safe disposal of the device.
The troops returned to base at about 7:36 p.m. the same day.
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