Crime
A 30-year-old woman identified as Habila Luka, and a 9-year-old girl have been found murdered separate incidents in Plateau State.
Luka was found with gunshot wounds and multiple machete cuts along the Bin Kwahas road in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed at Bin Kwahas, responded to a report of a corpse discovered along the road at about 6:30 a.m. on November 6, 2026.
On arrival, the troops confirmed the identity of the deceased and observed that her body bore gunshot wounds and several machete cuts.
Preliminary reports attributed the attack to suspected Fulani militias.
The deceased’s body was evacuated by her relatives, while investigation was ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.
The nine-year-old girl was found deceased under disturbing circumstances in the Alibras area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, sparking calls for a thorough investigation.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, when the girl’s body was discovered inside an uncompleted building in the area.
According to a statement by the Secretary of the Media Committee of the Barkin Ladi Muslim Ummah Forum, security personnel who arrived at the scene discovered bloodstains inside the building where the body was found.
Further examination reportedly revealed severe mutilation of the child’s private parts.
The deceased was identified as the daughter of Malam Yusuf, younger brother of Malam Ahmad.
Police and military personnel subsequently evacuated the body for further investigation and medical examination.
The incident has thrown the community into shock, with the Muslim Ummah Forum calling on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and speedy investigation to identify those responsible.
The forum also urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with investigators and provide any information that could assist in the investigation.
It expressed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the repose of the child’s soul.
