Miner Killed As Suspected Militias Open Fire On Workers At Illegal Mining Site In Plateau

A miner identified as Dachung Dacholom has been killed by suspected Fulani militia members at an illegal mining site in Rim community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, deployed in Rim responded to reports of sporadic gunshots around the mining site.

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