Family Attacked in Riyom: Security Troops Arrest Prime Suspect

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Hakorin Damisa (OPEP), have arrested a suspected criminal in connection with an alleged attack on a man and his family in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspect, identified as Isah Ardo, was arrested at about 4:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2026, by troops deployed at Ganawuri.

According to military sources, Ardo was arrested in Ganawuri Town in connection with the reported attack on Mr Bagu Manuly and his family at Gonifal Guru in Ganawuri District.

The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation to establish his