Herder, 18 cattle shot dead in Plateau
Gunmen have killed a herder, Yakubu Ishaku, and about 18 cows in Nyarwai Village, Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, according to the herding community, occurred at about 1pm on Wednesday, while the herders were tending to their cattle in the area. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman […]
On Wednesday, gunmen in Plateau State's Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area killed one herder, Yakubu Ishaku, and 18 of his cows. The herders were tending to their livestock when the attack occurred around 1pm. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the incident to reporters in Jos.
The association condemned the violence, describing it as "one too many" and another loss of innocent life and livelihood. They called for a thorough investigation, apprehension, and justice for the attackers. MACBAN also urged the Plateau State Government to strengthen efforts to safeguard all citizens, regardless of their ethnicity or religious beliefs.
The group emphasized the need for accountability and urged the Fulani community to remain peaceful, avoid retaliation, and cooperate with authorities during the investigation. They also expressed condolences to Ishaku's family and sympathized with the cattle owner, praying for the deceased's eternal rest. Operation Enduring Peace spokesperson Captain Polycarp Oteh had no comment as of the latest updates.
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