Troops intervene in farm destruction incident in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace(OPEP) have intervened in a farm destruction incident involving stray cattle in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources said the troops of Sector 6 responded to a report at about 12:00 noon on March 28 regarding damage to an irrigation farm at Tahoss village.
The source disclosed that upon arrival, troops found nine cows grazing on the farmland without a herder.
“Troops recovered the cattle and moved them to their location to facilitate an amicable resolution between the affected parties,” the source said.
He added that efforts were ongoing to identify the owner of the cattle and ensure peaceful settlement of the matter.
