Body of man found in Kaduna forest

Troops have recovered the body of a man named Mallam Ishaku from Wasa Forest in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State, according to security sources. The sources told Zagazola Makama that the remains were found around 9:30 a.m. on September 23, 2026. The discovery was made by soldiers from Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, Sanga, who are stationed at Wasa Station, while they were conducting a patrol in the area. An initial inquiry indicated that the victim was reportedly set upon by unknown assailants, who are said to have taken his Boxer motorcycle. Investigators have not yet established what led to the attack or who carried it out. After the body was recovered, it was moved and transferred to the Keystone Wasa Divisional Police for additional action. Security personnel are anticipated to step up efforts to find and arrest those behind the killing and the motorcycle theft.