Fulani Man Ambush and Killed by Mwaghavul Militia Along Gohotgum–Lamor Road in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A commercial motorcycle rider identified as Umar Jibrin Adamu, reportedly a Fulani man, has been killed in an ambush by suspected Mwaghavul militia members along the Gohotgum–Lamor road in Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, while Adamu was travelling to the Jannaret weekly market with a passenger.
The victim reportedly died at the scene, while the passenger, identified as Mrs Talatu, survived the attack.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of commuters and residents using rural roads in Mangu, particularly those travelling to local markets and neighbouring communities.
Security agencies are expected to investigate the killing, identify the perpetrators and ensure that anyone found responsible is brought to justice.
Residents have been urged to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and refrain from retaliatory attacks that could further escalate tensions in the area.
The latest killing draw attention to the need for sustained security operations and impartial investigations into violent incidents in Plateau State, regardless of the ethnic or communal affiliations of the victims and suspects.
