By Pwanagba Agabus, Jos
The military taskforce responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau, Bauchi States and Southern Kaduna, on Thursday said its troops on Special Tracking Operation has recovered the remains of the missing Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo around Boi along Pankshin-Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Recall that the Fulani leader went missing on Sunday 24th September, 2023, when he left Bauchi State on a visit to his siblings and friends residing in Panyam of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Confirming the recovery of his remains, Spokesman of the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) Captain Oya James, on Thursday said, “Following a Special Forces Tracking Operations conducted by troops of Operation Safe Haven based on credible intelligence from well meaning locals, the remains of the missing Fulani leader, Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo, the Ardo Panyam have been discovered and recovered for burial.
According to him, “The troops conducted the operations in the early hours of today, 5th October, 2023, and were able to identify and recover the remains of the body of the missing Ardo around Boi along Pankshin – Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
“The body has since been handed over to the family for proper burial”, he explained.
James maintained that, “This breakthrough was made possible through the continued community engagements employed by OPSH.
“This remained key to the search operations, as troops worked closely with community leaders and critical stakeholders as well as family members of Ardo Adamu Gabdo to gather vital information and coordinate the search efforts.
“The steadfast collaboration between the leadership of Operation Safe Haven and communities also demonstrates the commitment and determination of both parties to ensure justice is served on the perpetrators.
“Consequently, the recovery of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo’s remains marks a significant step forward in unravelling the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
“The investigation will now proceed with renewed vigour to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime and quickly bring them to justice as directed by the Chief of Army Staff.
“OPSH will continue to work tirelessly and stop at nothing to bring the perpetrators of all evil acts to justice and ensure security of lives and property on the Plateau especially and the entire Joint Operations Area.
Meantime, the General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General A.E Abubakar while commending the special operation wishes to extend his heartfelt condolence to the family and loved ones of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo during this difficult time.
He urges residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies and provide any relevant information that may assist in the ongoing investigations.
He further enjoined law abiding citizens to join hands together to create a safe and secured environment for all residents devoid of criminal elements as he assured that justice will be served on anybody found culpable.
