Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

An unidentified person was killed by suspected militias along the Nyong-Bodel road in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026.

According to the sources, troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, deployed at Bodel, responded to a report of an attack and killing of the victim along the road.

The troops arrived at the scene and discovered the victim’s corpse alongside his motorcycle, while the suspected attackers fled after sighting the troops.

The corpse was evacuated to a mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to establish the identity of the victim and apprehend the assailants.

Security agencies are also intensifying patrols and surveillance along the route to prevent further attacks and restore confidence among residents and road users.