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Gunmen Kill Nine in Plateau Attack

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Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang

By Asile Abel, Jos

Nine individuals have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack by gunmen on Adu village in the Kwal district of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State.

A press statement, released by Mr. Davidson Malison, the spokesperson for the Irigwe leadership, expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence and attempts to eradicate the Rigwe ethnic group by criminal elements.

The statement went on to describe the events of Sunday, October 1, 2023, as a tragic day that the nation will remember as ‘Black Sunday,’ marked by mourning and tears across the entire country.

The armed assailants, described as non-militia groups, reportedly descended on the community at approximately 8:10 PM, mercilessly opening fire on innocent people while they slept, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. At least eight people were killed, with five others sustaining injuries, now receiving treatment at undisclosed hospitals.

The Rigwe Nation expressed deep sorrow and heartache over this horrific incident, given the community’s history of peace and hospitality. The Rigwe Traditional Council, Irigwe Development Association (IDA), and Irigwe Youth Movement (IYM) condemned the attack in the strongest terms and pledged to work tirelessly to end the bloodshed in the region.

“We cannot allow these marauders to continue wreaking havoc in our land. Our ancestral land is a God-given heritage, and its people cannot be evicted. We will do everything in our power to protect, secure, and preserve it for future generations,” affirmed the leadership.

The perpetrators’ extreme cruelty was underscored by the fact that children aged 9 and 11 were among the victims, painting them as heartless individuals unfit to coexist with decent society.

The leadership called upon law enforcement agencies to promptly apprehend those responsible for this heinous act and ensure they face the full force of the law.

Additionally, the leaders called upon Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang to take immediate action by deploying security personnel to vulnerable communities within the chiefdom, with the aim of restoring peace and calming the situation.

In conclusion, the leaders appealed to the Rigwe people to remain peaceful, law-abiding citizens, as they have been known, while increasing vigilance and security awareness to report any suspicious activities.

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

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The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

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Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

 

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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Less than a month after the porthacourt  appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

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This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.

 

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