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  Security operatives have recovered the body of a man reported missing from Kopgai village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The deceased has been identified as Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed. His corpse was discovered buried in a shallow grave along the Gimti River line, between Kopgai and Langai districts, at about 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. According to security sources, the body was exhumed and handed over to the family for proper burial in accordance with Islamic rites. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intensified efforts to safeguard communities and tackle criminal activities across Plateau State amid the recovery. No suspects have been named publicly at this time, and details about how long Mohammed had been missing or the possible cause of death were not disclosed in initial reports. The incident has heightened concerns in the area, which ha...

 The Plateau State Police Command in Nigeria has announced the start of intensive 24-hour surveillance and patrol operations across all 17 local government areas of the state. This measure, effective from February 20, 2026, aims to ensure peaceful and hitch-free observance of the Christian Lenten season and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which coincide this year. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, ordered the round-the-clock patrols to boost visible policing, deter criminal elements from exploiting the religious periods, prevent opportunistic crimes (which can rise during such celebrations), and maintain law and order in communities. This proactive step comes amid broader calls for unity and peace during these overlapping observances, including from national leaders like President Bola Tinubu, who urged Nigerians to promote good neighborliness, unity, and prayers for national progress and security. The initiative reflects heightened security awareness in Plateau State, ...

  Heroic Act in 2018 : During violent attacks in Barkin Ladi on June 23–24, 2018—amid farmer-herder clashes and communal violence that killed over 200 people in the area—Imam Abdullahi opened his home and mosque to shelter fleeing Christians. He risked his life by refusing to hand them over to attackers despite threats, saving an estimated 262–300 individuals (figures vary slightly across sources: BBC reports 262, others around 300). This act of interfaith courage drew global attention. Recognition : In 2019, the U.S. Department of State awarded him the International Religious Freedom Award for his bravery in promoting religious tolerance and saving lives. He was also honored nationally in Nigeria. Death and Tributes: The imam passed away after a brief illness (some reports mention a heart condition and hospital treatment). Nigerian leaders—including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Northern Governors' Forum, and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)—paid glowi...