Kidnapped community leader found dead in Plateau, suspect arrested

Kidnapped community leader found dead in Plateau, suspect arrested

The body of a kidnapped community leader has been recovered in Plateau State, while a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, troops of Sector 4 under Operation Enduring Peace found the decomposing body of Alhaji Lawal Abubakar Wakili, a community leader from Kekong, during a search operation in Gashish Dis…

Troops recover body of kidnapped Fulani community leader in Plateau, arrest suspect - Newsy People

Troops of Sector 4 under Operation Enduring Peace have recovered the decomposing body of a kidnapped community leader, Alhaji Lawal Abubakar Wakili of Kekong, during a search-and-rescue operation in Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.   Security sources said the discovery was made at about 070930A on May 6, 2026 when troops, in collaboration with local residents, conducted a coordinated search within the fringes…