Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have confirmed the discovery of a man's corpse with multiple machete wounds on the outskirts of Torok community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Discovery of the body
Security sources reported that troops from Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace responded to a tip-off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and proceeded to the scene for verification. The deceased was identified as Mr. Toma Chuwang, a resident of Torok village.
Preliminary findings indicate that the victim was allegedly attacked by yet-to-be-identified assailants suspected to be Fulani militants while returning from a mining site in the area.
Condition of the corpse
A security source disclosed that the corpse showed signs of decomposition, suggesting that the victim may have died several days before it was discovered. “Upon arrival at the location, troops confirmed the corpse of Mr. Toma Chuwang with machete cuts on the body. The condition of the corpse indicates that it had already started decomposing,” said the source.
The remains were evacuated from the scene while security agencies commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible. The source added that efforts were ongoing to gather further information that could assist in unraveling the incident and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
