{
  "id": 10460511,
  "title": "Troops rescue missing 19-year-old herder in Plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/troops-rescue-missing-19-year-old-herder-in-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T14:18:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/28/troops-rescue-missing-19-year-old-herder-in-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) troops have rescued a 19-year-old herder named Hashimu Jafaru, who went missing while grazing livestock in Shen village, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the incident took place around 12:30 am on September 27, 2026. The herder was found asleep in the bush at Shen village following a report of his disappearance. During questioning, Jafaru admitted to falling asleep while in the bush. His father, Alhaji Jafaru, was contacted for further arrangements. Security personnel emphasized the need for residents to report missing persons and suspicious incidents promptly to prevent such situations.",
  "summary": "Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 19-year-old herder who was reported missing while grazing livestock at Shen village in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post on X, quoted security sources as saying that the incident occurred at about 12:30 am on September 27, […] Troops rescue missing 19-year-old herder in Plateau",
  "key_points": [
    "19-year-old herder Hashimu Jafaru rescued in Plateau State.",
    "Incident occurred around 12:30 am on September 27, 2026.",
    "Jafaru admitted to falling asleep while grazing livestock."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Troops recover 800 suspected rustled cattle from terrorists in Plateau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/troops-recover-800-suspected-rustled-cattle-from-terrorists-in-plateau",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:34:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}