Plateau State gunmen kill NSCDC officer and abduct businessman

Gunmen attacked the Pushit community in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday night, October 19, 2026. During the incident, attackers abducted a prominent businessman known as Gilbert, who reportedly supplies fuel, cement, and fertilizer.

Distu Garba Audu, a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was shot and killed during the raid. Reports indicate that Audu was riding his motorcycle near his residence when his headlight exposed the kidnappers' movement as they were fleeing with the businessman. The gunmen opened fire on him, resulting in his death.

The incident has raised significant security concerns among local residents, particularly regarding the effectiveness of existing curfews and security measures in the district. The Plateau NSCDC command has confirmed the occurrence of the attack.