Discovery of the Body
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responding to a report at about 7:30 a.m. on June 29, 2026, that one Mr. Jerry had gone missing from the Rantya area, collaborated with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) to launch a search-and-rescue operation in the surrounding bushes. During the operation, the search team discovered the victim’s corpse at a mining site.
Injuries and Circumstances
The body bore gunshot wounds as well as machete cuts. Preliminary investigations indicated that the deceased had left home for illegal mining activities but failed to return, prompting concerns from relatives and the subsequent search operation.
Ongoing Investigation
Security sources said investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible.
