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Troops launch manhunt for herders after alleged destruction of farms in Plateau

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:43:44 +0000

Troops launch manhunt for herders after alleged destruction of farms in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected herders following the alleged destruction of farmlands belonging to residents in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on […]

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Troops recover 34 cattle after alleged farm destruction in Plateau community

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:07:17 +0000

Troops recover 34 cattle after alleged farm destruction in Plateau community By: Zagazola Makama Troops under Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace have recovered 34 cattle following a reported case of farm destruction at Zobwo village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the troops were mobilised at about 070645A on […]

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Troops Intercept another 150 Cattle Grazing in Restricted Area in Plateau

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:33:26 +0000

Troops Intercept another 150 Cattle Grazing in Restricted Area in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intercepted about 150 cattle grazing in a restricted area in Dumwell village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on April 28 […]

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Another Fulani Herder Missing as Cattle Found Roaming Farmland in Riyom

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:56:07 +0000

Another Fulani Herder Missing as Cattle Found Roaming Farmland in Riyom By Zagazola Makama Concerns are mounting in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following the disappearance of a Fulani herder whose cattle were discovered roaming unattended on a farmland. Security sources said the incident was reported at about 6:10 p.m. on April 27, […]

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Troops intercept herder grazing in restricted area in Plateau

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:35:44 +0000

Troops intercept herder grazing in restricted area in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intercepted a herder grazing cattle in a restricted area in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on April 27 when troops on patrol […]

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Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:29:19 +0000

Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded A 24-year-old Fulani herder, Ibrahim Isah, was abducted by unknown armed bandits on March 18 while grazing cattle near Ondudaje Village in Otukpo LGA, Benue State. The kidnappers reportedly contacted the victim’s family through his mobile phone, demanding a ransom of ₦4 million to be paid into […]

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Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:02:32 +0000

Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows Suspected Fulani herders fled after allegedly destroying farmlands and abandoning 85 cows in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:57 p.m. on March 18 in Dumwell community, following reports of destruction of crops by grazing […]

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Two herders attacked during theft of rams, one killed, one injured in Yobe

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:33:18 +0000

Two herders attacked during theft of rams, one killed, one injured in Yobe By: Zagazola Makama One person has been killed and another injured following an attack by unknown assailants during a criminal conspiracy to steal domestic animals in Damagum Local Government Area of Yobe State. Sources noted that on Feb. 8, at about 11:00 […]

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Herdsmen/Militia Killings: Devote Security Votes to Intelligence Gathering, NIMASA Chairman Charges Governors

Chidi Omeje — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:07:10 +0000

Herdsmen/Militia Killings: Devote Security Votes to Intelligence Gathering, NIMASA Chairman Charges Governors Worried by the growing internal security challenges across the country, especially in the north central states, the Chairman, Board of Director of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Maj Gen India Garba (rtd) has challenged state governors to devote part of their […]

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Benue Killings: The Issue is deeper than what many thinks – Bem India Garba

Chidi Omeje — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:49:42 +0000

Benue Killings: The Issue is deeper than what many thinks Bem India Garba, a defence industry expert, businessman and politician believes that the underlying causes of the recurrent bloody herdsmen attacks in different parts Benue State is deeper than what many would think. In an interview with Defence correspondents, he spoke on sundry defence and […]

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