Mr Oya said the body was recovered around Boi, along Pankshin – Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
“We will continue to do our best to stamp out all forms of criminality in Plateau and its environs,’’ he said.
Mr Oya said that its troops also recovered one submachine gun, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, machine tools, and a gas cylinder.
The commander called on religious leaders to desist from sermons capable of inciting violence.
The commander also promised to deal with anyone caught taking the law into their own hands.
The special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs says it seized 130 illegal weapons in the state and other areas of its joint operation.
He warned that any soldier found wanting would not be spared.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that these cattle and sheep came from Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi…These cattle are currently in our custody for necessary action.”
”The gunmen invaded the village at about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday in a car and shot sporadically at the victims.”
