Plateau begins crackdown on houses without toilets
Plateau State Government has commenced a crackdown on houses in Jos South Local Government Area of the state without functional toilet facilities, giving affected households seven days to comply or face prosecution. The enforcement is being carried out by the Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA), following sustained efforts to secure compliance through community […]
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, suspected militias attacked the Manja community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, only to be repelled by troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP. The conflict unfolded around 4:45pm when the troops, alerted to the militia's approach, moved to intercept the attackers. Upon sighting the security personnel, the assailants opened fire, prompting the troops to engage them immediately.
The troops successfully forced the attackers to retreat into the forest, but not before allegedly setting some houses on the outskirts of the community ablaze during their withdrawal. Subsequently, troops cleared the area and returned to base, while efforts were made to assess the extent of fire damage. Security personnel continued vigilant monitoring as investigations progressed and attempts were made to track down the fleeing assailants.
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