Fulani Bandits kill 2 in Plateau in reprisal to attack on herders that killed nine cows in Jos South
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intensified security operations in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following an isolated attack by Fulani gunmen on communities in the area.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 7:40 p.m. on May 10 around Chenhen and Dum villages in Bachi District of Riyom LGA.
The attack came just few hours after nine cows were killed while five others sustained gunshot injuries during an attack by Berom Militia in Gero area in Jos South LGA.
During the attack, the troops also came under heavy fire by the attackers while a herder identified as Aliyu Yusuf also sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed for medical treatment
Security officials disclosed that during continued clearance operations at about 7:20 a.m. on May 11, troops discovered two corpses identified as Mr Peter Dung Dachung and Mr Amose Danbwarang.
The corpses were later evacuated by family members for burial.
The sources added that troops had sustained aggressive patrols and manhunt operations across the affected communities to track down the fleeing attackers and restore confidence among residents.
They said security presence had also been reinforced in surrounding villages to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
