Troops recover corpse of Plateau community member in Riyom
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have commenced a manhunt for suspected perpetrators following the discovery of the corpse of a man in an isolated area of Bachi Village, Fang District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred on Aug. 27, when troops deployed at Shonong responded to a report concerning the discovery of a corpse in the area.
Upon arrival at the location, the troops confirmed the identity of the deceased as Mr Emmanuel David, a native of Fang District.
Zagazola News gathered that community members subsequently evacuated the corpse from the scene.
Preliminary findings indicated that residents had earlier heard gunshots in the area but assumed the sound was from hunters operating within the community and consequently did not report the incident to security authorities.
The circumstances surrounding the death remained unclear as investigations continued.
Security forces have commenced a manhunt for the perpetrators, while efforts are underway to establish the circumstances that led to the killing and identify those responsible.
The incident highlights the importance of timely reporting of suspicious gunshots and other unusual activities to security agencies, particularly in isolated and vulnerable communities.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have continued surveillance and security operations in the area to prevent further attacks and apprehend those behind the incident.
