Herder killed in Plateau community

A herder named Umar Adamu Jagar was brutally killed on Tuesday in the Lamor community, situated in Mangu local government area of Plateau state. The incident occurred when Jagar was en route from Lamor to Gotkum communities. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the State chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), who confirmed the attack, expressed his disapproval, deeming the act unacceptable.

MACBAN strongly condemned the killing of Jagar, who was reportedly ambushed and shot dead around 9:30 a.m. while traveling from Lamor to Gotkum. The association extended condolences to Jagar's family and the entire Fulani community over this tragic loss. They prayed for the deceased in the hereafter and for his family to find strength in the face of this irreparable loss.

Babayo called for a thorough investigation by security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the military, to identify those responsible and ensure they face justice. He also urged all Fulani communities to remain calm, law-abiding, and refrain from any form of retaliation while allowing the security agencies to carry out their constitutional duties.

The spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Auta, declined to comment on the incident at the time of reporting.