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.
The discovery was reportedly made on Sunday, October 25, 2026, after security personnel received information about the corpse at about 1:40 p.m., prompting troops of Sector 8 of the operation to respond to the scene.
Upon arrival, the troops confirmed the presence of the decomposing male corpse in the abandoned building located behind a primary school in the community.
Efforts to establish the identity of the deceased were reportedly unsuccessful.
The corpse was subsequently recovered and handed over to the youth leader of Jwakom for necessary action.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identity of the deceased and determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation progresses.
