Plateau: Suspected bandits storm mining site, shoot miner dead
A miner identified as Mr Dachung Dacholom has died after suspected Fulani militia members reportedly opened fire at an illegal mining site in Rim community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, deployed to Rim […] Plateau: Suspected bandits storm mining site, shoot…
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, a miner named Mr. Dachung Dacholom lost his life in Rim community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State after suspected Fulani militia members attacked an illegal mining site. The incident unfolded around 11:00 a.m. when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, were alerted to sporadic gunshots near the site.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the troops, along with personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS), arrived at the scene and discovered Dacholom's body. According to Makama, the bandits had opened fire on the miners before fleeing into the nearby high grounds. The troops and DSS personnel subsequently conducted a search for the attackers but were unable to locate them.
Dacholom's remains were subsequently handed over to his family for burial. In response to the attack, security agencies have intensified patrols around the community to prevent further incidents and address any potential tensions. Efforts are currently underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the shooting.
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