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The Nigerian Army says troops have arrested Philip Gokas, the suspect behind the murder of Adamu Gabdo, a leader of Fulani herders in Plateau state.Some days later, Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff ,In a statement on Wednesday, the Nigerian Army said the troops of OPSH tracked the suspect to the Ogba area of Lagos after weeks of manhunt.According to the statement, Gokas was arrested at a football viewing centre where he was drinking beer.
“The arrest of Mr. Philip Gokas is a testament to the commitment and unwavering dedication of OPSH and the effectiveness of collaborative efforts. “Mr. Gokas has fully confessed to the crime and has provided crucial information that will aid in the arrest of additional individuals involved in this heinous act in the coming days.”This story is published in partnership with Report for the World, a global service program that supports local public interest journalism.
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