Man, 32, Killed in Plateau Village Attack; Security Forces Pursue Suspects

Authorities in Plateau State have reported the death of a 32-year-old man, Fwangmun Karimu, following an assault in Sabon Gari Village, located in Mangu Local Government Area. The attack took place at roughly 10:15 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, prompting troops from Sector 8 of Operation Hakorin Damisa (OPEP) to respond to reports of an attack and a killing in the community. Security analyst Zagazola Makama stated that when soldiers reached the scene, they discovered Karimu had been shot dead by suspected Fulani militias. According to Makama, the assailants allegedly entered the community through the Mangu Halle axis. The attackers are said to have exploited intense rainfall to hide their movements before fleeing the area. The deceased was afterward interred according to local traditions. Security personnel have begun operations aimed at locating and arresting those responsible, and troops remain deployed throughout the area to deter additional attacks.