Cow Dies After Suspected Poisoning by Berom Militia in Riyom, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A cow belonging to a resident, Alhaji Abubakar Dalhatu, has reportedly died following suspected poisoning by Berom Militia in Sho Village, Kwi District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, when troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responded to a report of suspected poisoning of the animal.
The sources said the troops, upon arrival at the scene, discovered one cow dead after reportedly grazing on a suspected poisonous substance.
The actual cause of the animal's death has yet to be established.
Security sources said investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and ascertain whether the death resulted from deliberate poisoning or other causes.
The incident comes amid recurring concerns over farmer-herder relations and livestock security in parts of Plateau State.
Authorities have continued to urge residents to report suspicious activities and avoid actions that could escalate tensions between farming and herding communities.
