Troops rescue missing 19-year-old herder found sleeping in bush in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 19-year-old herder who was reported missing while grazing livestock at Shen village in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 27, 2026, following a report that the herder had gone missing while grazing at the community.
The troops immediately commenced a search-and-rescue operation in the area in an effort to locate the missing person.
The herder, identified as Hashimu Jafaru, was eventually found in the bush at Shen village, where he was asleep.
During preliminary questioning, the 19-year-old confirmed that he had apparently fallen asleep while in the bush.
The troops subsequently contacted his father, Alhaji Jafaru, for further action and arrangements concerning the young man.
The incident ended without injury or confrontation and highlights the importance of prompt reporting and rapid response to cases involving missing persons, particularly in areas where security concerns remain elevated.
Security personnel continue to urge residents and livestock owners to promptly report missing persons and other suspicious incidents to the appropriate authorities.
