Operation Enduring Peace intervenes in farmland grazing dispute, parties reach amicable settlement in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring , have intervened in a farmland grazing incident in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, leading to an amicable resolution between the affected farmer and the livestock owner.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:50 p.m. on July 15 when troops on a night patrol intercepted 11 cows grazing on a farm belonging to Meshak Abdul along the Gora Village road.
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According to the sources, the troops immediately moved the livestock to a safe location to prevent further damage and forestall any breakdown of law and order.
The owner of the cattle, identified as Muhogi Idris, was subsequently contacted by the troops, after which both parties engaged in dialogue.
Military sources said the dispute was resolved amicably through the intervention of the security personnel, with both the farmer and the cattle owner reaching a peaceful settlement.
The intervention forms part of Operation Enduring Peace ongoing efforts to promptly address farmer-herder disputes and prevent isolated incidents from escalating into communal violence in Plateau State.