Troops Intercept 11 Cattle, Arrest Herder Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Abia
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 cattle and apprehended a herder following a reported incident of farm destruction in Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 11:35 a.m. on Oct. 18, when troops of 143 Battalion responded to a report of farm destruction in the area.
On arrival, the troops intercepted 11 cattle and arrested one herder in connection with the incident.
The suspect and the recovered cattle were taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged farm destruction were not immediately clear.
