Troops arrest suspect accused of robbing herders in Plateau

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace, person arrested a suspected transgression accused of robbing 3 herders who sheltered him overnight astatine Ungwan Boka Hills successful Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The fishy was arrested astatine astir 7 americium connected August 20, 2026, by troops deployed astatine a Sector Operational Patrol Post successful the area.

According to sources cited by information expert Zagazola Makama, “The fishy had reportedly sought refuge with the 3 herders and was accommodated by them overnight astatine the Ungwan Boka Hills.

“Instead of leaving peacefully, the fishy allegedly robbed his hosts earlier troops apprehended him.”

The fishy remains successful subject custody and is expected to acquisition further probe to found the circumstances surrounding the incidental and find whether helium whitethorn beryllium linked to different transgression activities successful the area.

The apprehension comes amid continuing information challenges astir the Riyom axis, wherever isolated settlements and rugged terrain tin supply opportunities for criminals to operate.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace person continued patrols and surveillance crossed susceptible areas of Plateau State arsenic portion of efforts to forestall transgression activities and support residents and pastoral communities.

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