Troops Recover Motorcycle After Herdsmen Flee Over Alleged Destruction of Tomato Farm in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered a motorcycle allegedly abandoned by herders who fled after destroying tomato crops belonging to a farmer in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Tafi Gana, Jebbu Miango community.
The troops of Sector 3 reportedly responded to a distress report by Mrs. Asabe over the destruction of her tomato farm by cattle belonging to suspected herders.
On arrival at the location, the troops recovered a motorcycle allegedly abandoned by the herders, who reportedly fled with their cattle upon sighting the security personnel.
The recovered motorcycle has been taken into military custody for further necessary action.
The incident highlights the persistent tensions arising from farm destruction and livestock movements in parts of Plateau State, with security agencies continuing efforts to prevent escalation of farmer-herder disputes and protect livelihoods.
Operation Enduring Peace has maintained deployments across vulnerable communities in the state as part of efforts to safeguard lives and property and sustain peaceful coexistence.
