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  PLATEAU STATE, Nigeria — Renewed calls for peace and accountability have emerged amid ongoing concerns about insecurity in Plateau State, with allegations circulating about the involvement of armed groups in attacks affecting communities. A statement titled “Plateau Cries for Peace: The Urgent Call to End Berom Militia Atrocities” accuses individuals identified as Masara, Dachomo and an unnamed person described as a fake barrister of being militia leaders. However, the allegations against these individuals have not been independently verified. They should not be treated as established facts without credible evidence or confirmation from relevant authorities. The General Alkali Murder Case The statement also refers to the killing of retired Major General Idris Alkali, who disappeared in September 2018 while travelling through Plateau State. His disappearance triggered extensive searches, and his remains were subsequently recovered. Several suspects were reported to have faced lega...