15-year-old boy and two men arrested over k!lling of 25-year-old man in Plateau

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace in conjunction with a Department of State Services Operations team, have arrested three suspects during a manhunt for those responsible for the k!lling of a 25-year-old man in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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The operation followed the k!lling of Daniel Danladi Choki at Tanjol village on May 18, 2026.

Security sources disclosed that between May 19 and May 20, troops conducted a cordon-and-search operation within neighbouring Fulani settlements of Luggere and Fass in an effort to track down the perpetrators.

During the operation, three suspects identified as Umar Musa, 65; Danjuma Mati, 15; and Abdullahi Nora, 67, were arrested at Luggere Fulani hamlet.

Several other residents reportedly fled into nearby high grounds on sighting the troops.

The arrested suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and profiling to assist security agencies in identifying and apprehending those directly involved in the k!lling.

Authorities said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to restore calm and prevent reprisal attacks in vulnerable communities across Riyom LGA.