Troops Repel Militia Attack, One killed, Rescue Gunshot Victim in Riyom
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have repelled an attack by unidentified militias on residents of Agwan Wereng Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when troops responded to a report of an attack on locals by armed militias in the community.
The troops swiftly intervened, forcing the attackers to withdraw from the area.
The troops subsequently combed the community and surrounding areas, where they discovered the lifeless body of a resident identified as Mr Bulus Mwagwong.
During the operation, the troops also rescued Mr Yakubu Dalyop, who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The injured victim was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Riyom, for medical attention, while the corpse of Mwagwong was deposited at the mortuary.
Following the incident, the troops commenced dominance patrols across the area to deter further attacks and ensure the continued safety of residents.
The security presence remains in place as efforts continue to prevent the attackers from regrouping and to maintain peace in the affected community.
