How missing Fulani leader found death in Plateau community after a week of thorough searching
By Daniel Agada, Jos
A Fulani leader, Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo, who was declared missing about one weeks few days ago in Panyam district of Mangu Local Government Government Area of Plateau State found death.
Our correspondent reports that, the Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo reportedly went missing on Sunday 24 September 2023 when he left Bauchi State on a visit to his siblings and friends residing in Panyam of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The earlier announcement of the missing Fulani leader generated a lot of concerns in the community, taking into cognizant the security challenges engulfed Mangu local council.
The troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN said they got the death body of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo after a thorough findings.
A statement issued to newsmen in Jos the capital of Plateau, Thursday by Captain Oya James, spokesman of Operation SAFE HAVEN, said Following a Special Forces Tracking Operations conducted by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN based on credible intelligence from well meaning locals, the remains of the Missing Fulani leader, Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo, the Ardo Panyam have been discovered and recovered for burial.
“The troops conducted the operations in the early hours of today, 5 October 2033 and were able to identify and recover the remains of the body of the missing Ardo around Boi along Pankshin – Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The body has since been handed over to the family for proper burial.
“This breakthrough was made possible through the continued community engagements employed by OPSH. This remained key to the search operations, as troops worked closely with community leaders and critical stakeholders as well as family members of Ardo Adamu Gabdo to gather vital information and coordinate the search efforts.
“The steadfast collaboration between the leadership of Operation SAFE HAVEN and communities also demonstrates the commitment and determination of both parties to ensure justice is served on the perpetrators.
“Consequently, the recovery of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo’s remains marks a significant step forward in unravelling the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
“The investigation will now proceed with renewed vigor to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime and quickly bring them to justice as directed by the Chief of Army Staff. OPSH will continue to work tirelessly and stop at nothing to bring the perpetrators of all evil acts to justice and ensure security of lives and property on the Plateau especially and the entire Joint Operations Area.”
The mouthpiece of the Special Task Force, said the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General AE Abubakar while commending the special operation wishes to extend his heartfelt condolence to the family and loved ones of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo during this difficult time.
He urges the general public to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies and provide any relevant information that may assist in the ongoing investigations. He further enjoined law abiding citizens to join hands together to create a safe and secured environment for all residents devoid of criminal elements as he assured that justice will be served on anybody found culpable.
