Tension as another herder killed in Plateau

Tensions have flared again in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, following the killing of another herder, Umar Salh, near the Mandun axis of the region.

This latest incident comes just days after two other herders a male and a female were ambushed and murdered in the Tahore community while riding a motorcycle, which was also stolen by the attackers.

Confirming the recent attack, Alhaji Sale Yusuf Adam, Chairman of the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN) in Bokkos, said the victim’s body was discovered dumped in the area, and his motorcycle was missing, suggesting the killing was premeditated.

Adam said the body was recovered together with personnel of Operation Safe Haven from Sector five in Bokkos and mobile policemen stationed in the area.

He said, “We reported the incident to sector five of Operation Safe Haven in Bokkos. The personnel swiftly responded to the scene of the incident and assisted in recovering the corpse of the victim.”

State chairman of the group, Garba Abdullahi, who condemned the incident, called on the security agencies to investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice.

He also called on members to remain calm and be law abiding citizens and wait for security to investigate the matter.

John Apollos Maton, Esq, a member of Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard and Secretary, Ron-Kulere Jos & Environs, had on May 20, denied all allegations by the herders against their group.

Spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, had not responded to inquiry by our correspondent as of the time of filing this report.

Last week, a security meeting was organized at the instance of Major General Folusho Oyinlola, GOC 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, amid renewed violence in Jos South and Riyom LGAs.