Fresh Attack in Plateau: 37 Cattle Shot Dead by Gunmen

According to reports, at least 37 livestock were murdered in Plateau State’s Tashek hamlet within the Riyom local government area.
Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, speaking on behalf of the state branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), stated that the incident happened at approximately 1:00 PM.
According to Naija News, the most recent attack comes just after a similar incident in the Tanjol hamlet, which is located in Riyom LGA, where gunmen targeted herders, killing five livestock and injuring two.
The chairman denounced the assault as unprovoked and said that the attackers had planned it to serve a secret purpose.

According to Babayo, 37 livestock were killed and a herder was injured when the attackers broke into the area and started shooting at the grazing cattle.

He immediately reported the occurrence to the sector commander of Operation Safe Haven in Riyom, which resulted in the dispatch of troops to the scene for evaluation.

The chairman added that he had informed the state’s security agency leaders, including the State Director of Security (SDS), the police commissioner, the commander of OPSH, and the General Officer Commanding the 3rd Division, all of whom acknowledged the report and cautioned against enforcing the law on our own while the criminals are being apprehended.

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“We called on members to remain calm despite the attacks,” Babayo said, claiming that attacks on herders and their cattle had been a daily occurrence.

“The law shouldn’t be taken by anyone.” Regarding the most recent occurrence, we remain patient and have faith that security will take the necessary action to put an end to the crime. We think it’s a deliberate attempt to weaken our economy and leave us exposed, especially in light of the recent attacks.

“I don’t know about the situation. I’m just listening to you. “I don’t know,” Song Bitrus, the youth leader in Riyom LGA, said.