Troops rescue wounded herder after ambush in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3, Operation SAFE HAVEN, have rescued a wounded herder following an attack on two herders along a road in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 6, when troops deployed at a designated location responded to a distress report involving two herders returning from Katume Fulani settlement.
The troops’ swift intervention forced the unidentified attackers to flee the area.
During an exploitation of the location, the troops rescued one of the victims, identified as Mustapha Ali, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.
The rescued victim told the troops that he was travelling with Alhaji Wadda on a motorcycle after delivering cattle at Katume Fulani settlement when they were ambushed by unidentified persons along the road.
Ali was immediately evacuated to the 3 Division Medical Centre for medical attention.
Meanwhile, the troops have continued to dominate the general area with offensive operations and a manhunt for the fleeing attackers.
Security forces are also working to identify the perpetrators and prevent further attacks along the route.
