Troops arrest herder after alleged farm destruction in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a herder and recovered one cow following a report of farm destruction in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2026, when troops responded to a report of farm destruction at Ruweinko village in Bassa LGA.
Upon arrival at the location, the troops arrested the herder and recovered one cow allegedly found in connection with the incident.
The suspect and the recovered animal were moved to the troops’ location for further investigation and necessary action.
