Man Killed in Attack by suspected Fulani Bandits at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

A man has been killed in an alleged attack by suspected Fulani Bandits at an illegal mining site around Angwan Izalla village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a report of an attack allegedly involving suspected Fulani herders in the area.

According to a security source, troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to the report and immediately moved to the scene.

Upon arrival, the troops discovered the corpse of a man identified as Abdulmumuni Ibrahim, who had sustained machete wounds to his head and hand.

The circumstances surrounding the attack and the identity of the assailants were not immediately established.

The deceased’s remains were subsequently evacuated by members of his family for burial.

Security personnel have commenced a manhunt for the suspected attackers, while efforts are ongoing to establish the motive for the killing and apprehend those responsible.

The incident is being investigated as security agencies continue to monitor the area.

Man Killed in Attack by suspected Fulani Bandits at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

OPEP Troops Recover Cattle Rustled by Berom Militia, Return Livestock to Owners in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 9, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have recovered a herd of cattle reportedly rustled by Berom militia from Nteng village in Quan’pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The recovery followed a report of cattle rustling received by the troops at about 5:05 p.m. on August 22, 2025.

According to a security source, troops immediately commenced a pursuit of the suspected cattle rustlers and successfully traced the movement of the stolen livestock.

The troops also deployed a drone to monitor the movement of the rustled cattle from the air, enabling them to track the livestock until they were successfully recovered.

Following the recovery operation, the cattle were handed over to their rightful owners.

The operation highlights the continued efforts by Operation ENDURING PEACE to tackle cattle rustling and other forms of criminality threatening rural communities and livelihoods across Plateau State.

Security personnel are maintaining surveillance in the area to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of residents and livestock owners.

OPEP Troops Recover Cattle Rustled by Berom Militia, Return Livestock to Owners in Plateau

OPEP Commander Moves to End Revenge Killings, Misinformation in Mangu

By Zagazola Makama

The Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Major General W.M. Dangana, has called on the Mwaghavul Youth Movement (MYM) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State to abandon the cycle of revenge attacks and work with security agencies towards restoring lasting peace in the state.

Major General Dangana made the call on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a stakeholders’ engagement with the executive members of the MYM at the Multipurpose Hall of the Tactical Headquarters, Joint Task Force OPEP, in Mangu.

The meeting formed part of the command’s non-kinetic efforts to address the underlying causes of insecurity and strengthen community cooperation within the Joint Operations Area.

The engagement was aimed particularly at addressing recurring retaliatory attacks between indigenous communities and Fulani residents, as well as the spread of misinformation capable of escalating tensions.

Addressing the youth leaders, the OPEP Commander urged them to set aside differences and collaborate with security agencies to restore peace and stability across Mangu and Plateau State.

He challenged the youths to become peace ambassadors within their communities and use their influence to discourage violence, retaliation and the dissemination of unverified information.

The commander also encouraged the youth movement to support the actualisation of rural security initiatives designed to strengthen early warning mechanisms, community engagement and cooperation with security agencies.

Major General Dangana further used the engagement to clarify what he described as several misconceptions surrounding ongoing security operations in Mangu.

He assured the MYM executive members that Operation HARD KNOCK would serve as an important tool in consolidating peace and security in Mangu Local Government Area.

The commander stressed that military operations alone could not guarantee sustainable peace, noting that the cooperation of communities, particularly young people, remained critical to preventing violence and rebuilding trust.

He urged the youth leaders to reject narratives capable of inflaming ethnic tensions and instead promote dialogue, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.

The meeting was attended by the Special Adviser on Security to the Plateau State Government; the Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area; the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Joint Task Force OPEP; members of the Mwaghavul Youth Movement and representatives of the National President of the MDA, among other stakeholders.

The stakeholders’ engagement emphasizes OPEP’s increasing emphasis on combining kinetic operations with community dialogue, confidence-building and early intervention mechanisms to address the persistent security challenges in Plateau State.

The Military high command said sustained collaboration between security agencies, traditional and community leaders and youth organisations remains essential to breaking the cycle of violence and creating conditions for lasting peace in Mangu and the wider Plateau State.

OPEP Commander Moves to End Revenge Killings, Misinformation in Mangu