{"id":8406,"date":"2026-08-19T12:08:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=8406"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:08:02","slug":"just-in-mangu-killings-police-nab-suspected-mastermind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/08\/19\/just-in-mangu-killings-police-nab-suspected-mastermind\/","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: Mangu Killings \u2014 Police Nab Suspected Mastermind"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Police in Plateau State have arrested a key suspect linked to Tuesday\u2019s deadly attack on Bimper village in Mangu Local Government Area.<br \/><br \/>25 people were killed, and four others were injured in that early morning attack on Kombun District.<br \/><br \/>Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the arrest to Channels Television, saying the suspect in custody is believed to be the mastermind of the attack.<br \/><br \/>He added that investigations are progressing and a manhunt is still on for other fleeing attackers.<br \/><br \/>The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, making it the third attack recorded in Mangu in the past week. One person was shot in the previous attack, according to local sources.<br \/><br \/>The latest attack has heightened concerns among residents, who are calling on the government to strengthen security and protect communities from further attacks.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Police in Plateau State have arrested a key suspect linked to Tuesday\u2019s deadly attack on Bimper village in Mangu Local Government Area. 25 people were killed, and four others were injured in that early morning attack on Kombun District. 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