Plateau state confirms lassa fever outbreak with 11 cases and four deaths

The Plateau State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever, recording 11 cases and four deaths.

Plateau State has officially confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever. Reports indicate 11 cases have been recorded, with four deaths associated with the outbreak. This confirmation highlights ongoing public health challenges in the region.

No further details on the timeline or response measures were provided in the available reports.

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Plateau State police at a nighttime checkpoint enforcing ban on grazing and mining amid community tensions in Jos North.
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Plateau police ban night grazing and mining activities

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The Plateau State Police Command has banned all night grazing and mining activities across the state, warning violators of the full wrath of the law. The measure follows killings in Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North, where President Bola Tinubu met grieving families and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) buried four slain members.

Gunmen have killed at least three herders along the Dorowa-Jong road in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The incident occurred in a community in the area. No details on the motive were provided in the report.

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An ambush in Barkin Ladi has resulted in the deaths of three herders.

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