Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond

The decomposing body of a man who was earlier reported missing after being kidnapped has been recovered from a mining pond in the Farin Lamba area of Jos South Local Government Area.

According to sources who spoke to security analyst,  Zagazola Makama, the discovery was made around 4 p.m. after residents alerted the police to the site.

The source said the Divisional Police Officer of Kaduna Vom Division swiftly deployed a team of officers to the scene, where the remains were later identified as those of Mr. Cyril Nilanda, a resident of NITR Quarters, Vom.

Nilanda had reportedly been abducted on September 30, 2025, and had remained missing since that day.

Sources added that the decomposed body was being prepared for evacuation and forensic analysis.

Police authorities assured that investigations are ongoing and that efforts are being intensified to apprehend those responsible for the abduction and killing of the victim.