JMDB Gives 7-Day Deadline to Remove Illegal Roadside Structures Across Jos

 

The Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has announced the enforcement of a ban on illegal roadside structures across the Jos metropolis, giving affected operators seven working days to vacate designated public spaces.

According to the Board, the enforcement targets un

approved kiosks, canopies, umbrellas, makeshift stalls, car wash points, car sales stands, and other temporary structures erected on highway setbacks, road medians, roundabouts, and other government-reserved areas.

JMDB said the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to restore order, improve urban planning, enhance road safety, and ensure the free flow of traffic within the metropolis.

The Board warned that operators who fail to comply within the stipulated seven-day period will face enforcement actions, including the removal of illegal structures and other sanctions in line with existing regulations.

Residents and business owners have been urged to cooperate with the authorities as the government continues its urban renewal programme aimed at creating a cleaner, safer, and more organized city.

At Least 30 Killed as Gunmen Attack Kaduna Community

 

At least 30 people, including women and children, have been killed after armed attackers stormed Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in one of the deadliest attacks recorded in the area this year.

Residents said the attackers invaded the community late at night, opening fire indiscriminately before setting houses ablaze. Community leaders reported that eight children were among those killed, while several others sustained injuries. Some victims were reportedly unable to escape as their homes were engulfed in flames.

No group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack. However, northwestern Nigeria has continued to experience repeated assaults by armed criminal groups, commonly referred to as bandits, who frequently target rural communities.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani condemned the killings and directed security agencies to intensify operations to apprehend those responsible. He also ordered emergency relief support for affected families and called for stronger security cooperation along the Kaduna–Plateau border.

The latest attack has renewed concerns over the security of vulnerable communities, with residents calling for increased military presence and faster emergency response to prevent further violence. 

POLICE CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH OF JOS-BADED MODEL AS PUBLIC URGE TO SHARE VERIFIED INFORMATION

 

The investigation into the death of a Jos-based model, popularly known as Ibee, continues as police pursue additional leads and work to identify everyone who may have been present during the alleged assault.

The case has generated widespread public attention following the arrest and questioning of several suspects. Investigators are also reviewing videos and other digital evidence that may assist in establishing the sequence of events.

Meanwhile, posts circulating on social media have claimed that another individual seen at the scene has not yet been identified. MHTVC has not independently verified those claims or the identity of the person shown.

The Plateau State Police are expected to continue gathering evidence as the investigation progresses.

Authorities urge anyone with credible information that could assist the investigation to provide it directly to the police rather than relying on speculation or social media accusations.