Plateau community in panic over discovery of headless female body

Author: Lekkyez AutaPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Plateau community in panic over discovery of headless female body

The discovery of the headless body of a young woman in a sack at a refuse dump in Angwan Durun-Uwa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, threw the community into panic on Thursday. The decomposing body was found by residents. Youth leader Gomex Iliya alerted the police, who evacuated the body. The victim's identity is unknown and police have not commented.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Navy dismantles 48 illegal refineries, arrests 91 suspects in anti-oil theft crackdown
Crime & LawBusiness & EconomyNigeria
Kingsley Omonobi

Navy dismantles 48 illegal refineries, arrests 91 suspects in anti-oil theft crackdown

The Nigerian Navy dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites and recovered approximately 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products during the second quarter of 2026. Over 91 suspects were arrested for crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and militancy in the Niger Delta. Operations under Operation Delta Sentinel led to the interception of several vessels, including tankers MKPODU, WESTAF, and STELIOS K, linked to the theft of more than 900 metric tonnes of suspected stolen crude. Navy Director of Information Captain Abiodun Folorunsho noted that these results coincide with the NUPRC announcement that Nigeria's crude production reached 1.735 million barrels per day in June 2026, representing 104% of its OPEC quota.

Read More

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more