Troops Intervene in Farmer-Herder Clash in Riyom, Recover 37 Sheep
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intervened in a farmer-herder clash in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, rescuing the injured parties and securing livestock pending peaceful resolution of the dispute.
Security sources Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on May 11 at Potok Fongon village in Ganawuri District of Riyom LGA.
The sources said troops of Sector 6 OPEP deployed at Ganawuri responded swiftly following reports of a clash between a farmer, Mr Fon Gehgeh, and a herder, Mr Usman Iliyasu, over alleged grazing on farmland.
According to the sources, troops arrived at the scene and found both men with varying degrees of injuries sustained during the altercation.
The victims were immediately evacuated to the Primary Health Centre in Ganawuri for medical treatment.
The troops also recovered 37 sheep belonging to the herder and moved them to a safe location pending amicable settlement of the dispute by relevant authorities and community leaders.
Security officials said efforts were ongoing to ensure peaceful resolution of the matter and prevent escalation of tensions within the community.
