Terrorists rustle 120 cattle, kill two herders in Wase, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Terrorists have reportedly rustled about 120 cattle and killed two herders at an isolated Fulani settlement on the outskirts of Gimbi Town in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2026, prompting troops of Sector 2, Operation Hakorin Damisa (OPEP), Wase, to respond to the report.

According to military sources, the troops arrived at the location and discovered that the attackers had already fled with the rustled cattle.

No contact was established with the attackers as troops commenced search operations and efforts to track their movement.

The military has continued to search the surrounding areas in an effort to recover the stolen livestock and locate the perpetrators.

Further details on the identities of the deceased herders and the circumstances surrounding the attack were not immediately available.

Terrorists rustle 120 cattle, kill two herders in Wase, Plateau

Katsina security forces neutralise 18 bandits, recover rifles and 96 livestock in Bakori

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces comprising hunters, Community Watch Corps and local vigilante groups have neutralised 18 suspected bandits during an intelligence-led operation in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs said the operation was conducted at about 1:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Gidan Iyado, Kakumi Ward, following intelligence on an alleged plan by the criminals to abduct residents for ransom.

According to the ministry, the security personnel laid an ambush and engaged the armed group, resulting in the death of 18 suspected bandits.

The ministry identified the leader of the group as Alhaji Musa Duki, whom it described as a former school headmaster turned bandit kingpin operating from Mununu Forest in Faskari Local Government Area.

Items recovered from the scene included one G3 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, 14 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and three motorcycles.

Security personnel also recovered two cows and 94 sheep believed to have been rustled livestock.

The ministry said no casualty was recorded among the security operatives during the operation.

It added that a covert operation was ongoing to track down Duki and dismantle his network.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Mua’zu, commended the hunters, Community Watch Corps and vigilante members for their role in the operation.

He also urged residents to continue providing security agencies with timely and credible information to support ongoing operations against banditry across the state.

Katsina security forces neutralise 18 bandits, recover rifles and 96 livestock in Bakori

Farmer injured in alleged attack by herders in Bokkos

By Zagazola Makama

A female farmer was injured after she was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani herders at Josho village in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, when troops of Sector 5, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a report of an attack on the farmer, identified as Mrs Sarah Luka.

According to the report, the attack followed an alleged dispute after Luka resisted cattle grazing on her farmland.

Troops who arrived at the scene found the victim with injuries, while the suspected attackers had fled before their arrival.

Luka was evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.

Security personnel have commenced efforts to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects for further investigation and appropriate legal action.

Farmer injured in alleged attack by herders in Bokkos