- Mangu and Riyom are confirmed to be local government areas within Plateau State.
- A crisis involving Plateau State and Mangu has been ongoing since September 1, 2026, centering in the area.
Police operations are underway in Plateau State following recent killings, involving the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force.
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What happened
Police operations are underway in Plateau State following recent killings, involving the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force.
Who's involved
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Part of
A crisis involving Plateau State and Mangu has been ongoing since September 1, 2026, centering in the area.Also in this story
- Security threats have endangered mineral extraction operations in Plateau State since September 1, 2026.
- Protesters blocked a highway in Plateau State on September 25, 2026.
- Justin Welby visited affected communities in Plateau State.
- Curfews were imposed in affected communities in Plateau State and Mangu on September 7, 2026.
Within Mangu and Riyom are confirmed to be local government areas within Plateau State.
The entities involved
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Plateau State
state in Nigeria
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Nigeria Police Force
Nigerian government agency.
Related events
- Security operations are being conducted by the Nigerian Army in Plateau State.
- Security forces have been deployed to Zamfara State to maintain order.
- A clash occurred between troops and police in Plateau State.
- Documented kidnappings are occurring in northern Nigeria, alongside a condemned gunmen attack in Plateau State.
- Police conducted security operations across multiple Nigerian states, including Nasarawa, Imo, Ekiti, Ogun, and Kebbi, arresting car-snatching syndicate members.