Crime
Suspected Fulani Militias Kill Miner, Abduct Youth in Plateau Attack
Plateau mining community attack leaves one miner dead, two injured and another abducted after suspected Fulani militias ambushed youths in Mangu LGA
Suspected armed Fulani militias have reportedly attacked Sabon Gari (Yilpo) community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one youth miner, injuring two others, and abducting another in a violent ambush.
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The Plateau mining community attack occurred on Thursday afternoon along the Aloghom–Yilpo–Mwansat College axis, where a group of youths were returning from their mining activities when they were reportedly intercepted by armed assailants.
A local youth leader, Nandom Ishaku, confirmed the incident, stating that one miner identified as Kyenshak was killed during the attack, while two others sustained gunshot injuries and another was taken away by the attackers.
According to Ishaku, the assault happened around 3:55pm and has deepened fear and tension within the already vulnerable rural community.
He further alleged that the attack came shortly after a statement was issued by a Fulani group, the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN), which accused youths in a neighbouring community of attacking herders and rustling cattle.
Ishaku claimed the statement raised early warning concerns among residents, who alerted security agencies ahead of time, warning of a possible reprisal attack. However, he lamented that no preventive action was taken.
The youth leader described the latest incident as part of a recurring pattern of violence in the area, calling for urgent intervention from security authorities to prevent further escalation.
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Efforts to obtain official confirmation from security agencies were ongoing at the time of filing this report.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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