Two Cattle Die After Suspected Malicious Poisoning by Berom locals in Barkin Ladi, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Two cattle belonging to fulani residents of Rakwok village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State have reportedly died after grazing on a suspected poisonous substance planted by the Berom locals.
Security sources said troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responded to a report of suspected cattle poisoning at about 2:59 p.m. on November 2, 2026.
The sources said the troops arrived at the location and discovered two dead cattle belonging to Ismail Aliyu, 40, and Sadiq Idris, 45.
The animals reportedly died after grazing on a substance suspected to be poisonous.
The locals have consistently used the poisoning tactics to kill livestock there by triggering retaliation and circle of violence.
