Mystery In Mangu As Soldiers Recover Unidentified Man’s Corpse In Jwakom Village

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have discovered the decomposing body of an unidentified man in an abandoned building in Jwakom Village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to Bush Radio Academy, security sources disclosed that the discovery was reported at about 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, prompting troops attached to Sector 8 of Operation Enduring Peace to respond to the location.

Upon arrival, the troops reportedly confirmed the presence of a decomposing male corpse inside the abandoned building situated behind a primary school in the community.

Efforts to establish the identity of the deceased were unsuccessful, leaving questions about who he was and the circumstances surrounding his death.

The corpse was subsequently recovered and handed over to the youth leader of Jwakom Village for the necessary action.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the identity of the deceased and establish the circumstances that led to his death. Further details are expected to emerge as inquiries continue.

The discovery has raised concerns within the community, although authorities have yet to disclose whether foul play is suspected or provide further information about how long the body may have been at the location.