Plateau: Troops thwart robbery attack in pastor’s house, launch manhunt for suspects

Author: Lekkyez AutaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Plateau: Troops thwart robbery attack in pastor’s house, launch manhunt for suspects

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace thwarted an armed robbery attempt at the residence of Pastor Inyam Inyam in Hwol Buju, Plateau State. The pastor and his daughter Hannatu were injured, and the daughter was sexually assaulted. The suspects fled and a manhunt is underway.

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