{
  "id": 13894793,
  "title": "Suspected bandits kill vigilante member in plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/suspected-bandits-kill-vigilante-member-in-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:14:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/suspected-bandits-kill-vigilante-member-in-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 28-year-old member of a vigilante group named Goyok Jamok was killed by suspected bandits in Magi Mbar village, located within Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to security sources, the violent incident transpired around 7:30 a.m. on October 10. Upon discovering the tragedy, troops belonging to Sector 5 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) were dispatched to the area to address the attack.\n\nThe security forces arrived at the scene and found Jamok deceased from gunshot wounds, as reported by the sources. It was discovered that the vigilante member had been shot dead by the suspected kidnappers. The assailants reportedly escaped the scene after noticing the approaching troops, abandoning their nefarious mission. Following the unfortunate event, Jamok's relatives were responsible for transporting his remains to their burial place.\n\nEfforts were initiated by the security personnel to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects. The sources confirmed that the troops are actively working to locate and apprehend the individuals responsible for the heinous act. However, no additional information was provided regarding the circumstances surrounding the killing or the identities of the suspected assailants.",
  "summary": "Suspected bandits have killed a 28-year-old vigilante member, Goyok Jamok, in Magi Mbar village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on October 10, prompting troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed in Mbar, to respond to the attack. According […] Suspected bandits kill vigilante…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}