Troops arrest wanted militia member in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested a suspected Mwaghavul militia member identified as Karfe over the killing of a Fulani herder in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The arrest was disclosed by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama, who reported that the suspect was apprehended at about 6:30 pm on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

According to the report, troops of Sector 8 of OPEP arrested Karfe while conducting a manhunt for suspected assailants linked to the killing.

The herder was reportedly ambushed and killed along the Lamor–Gohotkung road in Mangu LGA, prompting security agencies to launch efforts to track down those responsible.

“According to sources, the arrested suspect, identified as Karfe, was among those linked to the incident,” the report stated.

The suspect was also reportedly on the wanted list of security agencies over other alleged targeted killings in the area.

He is currently in custody for further investigation and interrogation to establish his alleged involvement in the killing and determine whether he has links to other criminal activities.

Troops arrest wanted militia member in Plateau