Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested a suspected Mwaghavul militia member recognized as Karfe over the killing of a Fulani herder in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The arrest was disclosed by counter-terrorism skilled Zagazola Makama, who reported that the suspect was apprehended at about 6:30 pm on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
According to the report, troops of Sector 8 of OPEP arrested Karfe whereas conducting a manhunt for suspected assailants linked to the killing.
The herder was reportedly ambushed and killed alongside the Lamor–Gohotkung street in Mangu LGA, prompting safety companies to launch efforts to trace down these accountable.
“According to sources, the arrested suspect, identified as Karfe, was among those linked to the incident,” the report acknowledged.
The suspect was additionally reportedly on the wanted listing of safety companies over different alleged focused killings in the realm.
