Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 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, 2026, following a report that the herder had gone missing while
grazing in the community.
He said the troops immediately commenced a search-and-rescue
operation in the area in an effort to locate the missing person.
The herder, identified as Hashimu Jafaru, was eventually
found asleep in the bush at Shen village. During preliminary questioning, the
19-year-old confirmed that he had apparently fallen asleep while in the bush.
He stated, “The troops subsequently contacted his father,
Alhaji Jafaru, for further action and arrangements concerning the young man.”
Makama explained that the incident ended without injury or
confrontation, highlighting the importance of prompt reporting and rapid
response to cases involving missing persons, particularly in areas where
security concerns remain elevated.
The security analyst stated that security personnel
continued to urge residents and livestock owners to promptly report missing
persons and other suspicious incidents to the appropriate authorities.
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