Other MoA event in Nigeria on Sat 23rd May 2026

Man Stabbed to Death Following Altercation in Plateau Community 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of a man following a violent altercation in Bassa Local Government Area of the state.

Sources disclosed that troops of Sector 1 Operation Safe Haven reacted to a distress report at about 2:00 a.m. on May 23 concerning a fight between two residents identified as Sani Haruna and Bashiru Saidu at Bomo village in Bassa LGA.

Upon arrival at the scene, the troops reportedly found Sani Haruna with severe stab wounds allegedly inflicted by Bashiru Saidu during the altercation.

The victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility in Miango for treatment but was later confirmed dead by medical personnel.

Following the incident, troops in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) launched a manhunt for the suspect.

Security sources said the suspect was subsequently arrested and taken into custody for further investigation and necessary legal action.

Authorities have assured residents of continued efforts to maintain peace and security across communities in Plateau State while urging citizens to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid violence.