Troops arrest herder over alleged farmland encroachment in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected herder, Bashir Wada, over alleged farmland encroachment by cattle at Rafin Bauna in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, following a report of cattle grazing on farmland in the community.
The sources said troops of Sector 3, OPEP, swiftly responded to the report and arrested the herder upon arrival at the location.
The suspect is currently in military custody, while the owner of the affected farmland has been contacted to facilitate an amicable resolution of the dispute.
The development forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to prevent farmer-herder disputes from escalating into violence and maintain peaceful coexistence among communities in Plateau State.
