Missing Fulani Herder Attacked by Berom Militia Found Dead in Bokkos, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have discovered the lifeless body of a missing Fulani herder, identified as Mallam Shagari Hamidu, 40, in a mountainous area of Matelem Village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident was reported at about 8:40 a.m. on November 1, 2026, after the victim was declared missing after he was attacked by Berom Militiamen at Jirong Village, Mushere Central District, Bokkos LGA.
The sources said troops of Sector 5 OPEP responded to the report and, in collaboration with the victim’s relatives, commenced search operations. The search reportedly led to the discovery of the victim’s lifeless body in the mountainous area of Matelem Village.
The corpse was subsequently recovered and handed over to the relatives for burial.
