OPEP Troops Intercept Cattle Destroying Farm Crops in Bokkos, Herders Flee
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have intercepted a herd of cattle allegedly destroying farm crops during an ongoing harvest at Mai Hakorin Gold village, Tarangol District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on November 10, 2026, following a distress report over suspected forceful grazing on farmlands.
Security sources said troops of Sector 5 responded to the report and, upon arrival, found the cattle grazing on cultivated crops, while the herders fled after sighting the approaching security personnel.
The troops subsequently moved the livestock to a safe location for further necessary action.
The intervention is aimed at preventing further destruction of farm produce and averting a possible confrontation between farmers and herders.
The development point to the importance of prompt security response in addressing farmer-herder disputes, particularly during the harvest season, when destruction of crops can trigger tensions and reprisals in vulnerable communities.
Troops have continued to encourage peaceful coexistence and lawful resolution of disputes among farming and herding communities in Plateau State.
