Other MoA event in Nigeria on Thu 8th October 2026

Troops recover corpse of man allegedly killed by Local Militia who took his motorcycle in Jos South 

By: Zagazola Makama  

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have recovered the corpse of a man identified as Mr. Clinsha Haruna along a roadside in Gero Community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 4:25 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, after troops deployed at Gero responded to a report concerning the discovery of a corpse in the area.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, upon arrival at the scene, confirmed the deceased as Haruna, who had sustained machete cuts allegedly inflicted by suspected local militia elements or robbers.

The suspects reportedly carted away the victim’s motorcycle after the attack.

The corpse was subsequently evacuated by the deceased’s relatives, while investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.

Security agencies are continuing efforts to track down criminal elements operating along vulnerable routes within the area.