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Plateau MACBAN denies involvement in Barkin Ladi attacks, urges probe into killings of herders
Plateau MACBAN denies involvement in Barkin Ladi attacks, urges probe into killings of herders
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied allegations by the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) linking Fulani herders to recent attacks in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
The association, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, on Thursday in Jos, described the allegations as unfounded and lacking evidence.
The BYM, in a statement issued on Oct. 15 and signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Bature Iliya Adazaram, on behalf of its President, Barr. Solomon Dalyop Mwantiri, alleged that armed Fulani from Fass and Werre/Jong areas launched simultaneous attacks on Rachas village in Heipang District and Rawuru village in Fan District, resulting in 13 deaths and the rustling of over 250 cattle.
Reacting to the claims, Babayo said the accusations were “routine and baseless,” often directed at Fulani communities without proper investigation or substantiated proof.
“We are not surprised by the allegation by BYM, considering that such accusations against Fulani have become a normal routine. Our members are often accused of attacks without any evidence,” he said.
He challenged the BYM to present proof to support its claims and urged security agencies to conduct an impartial investigation into the incident.
According to him, Fulani communities in the state have been the victims of persistent attacks, killings, and cattle rustling.
“The world has seen the difficulties Fulani communities are going through in Plateau State. We are being killed daily, our cattle are being rustled, and our members can no longer go out to graze due to incessant attacks,” he said.
Babayo stated that since June, Fulani herders in the state had lost over 500 cattle to killings and rustling.
He cited specific incidents, including the rustling of 160 cattle belonging to Haruna Ibrahim and Alhaji Sani Muhammad between June 1 and 14 in Fan District, and the killing of a herder on Sept. 2, alongside seven cattle.
“In October alone, three herders were attacked along Mararaban Kantoma on the 2nd. On Oct. 5, Yusuf Abubakar and his five cattle were killed, and on Oct. 7, Abubakar Wada and his 39 cattle were killed, while over 50 cattle were rustled around Izon community of Fan District,” he said.
He noted that all incidents had been reported to security agencies, including the police, Operation Safe Haven, and the Department of State Services (DSS).
The MACBAN chairman, while condemning all forms of violence, urged security agencies to ensure that perpetrators of the Barkin Ladi attacks were identified and brought to justice.
He also called for protection of herders who, he said, live in constant fear due to recurring attacks.
“We urge our members to remain calm, law-abiding, and never take the law into their own hands. We are confident that the security forces will investigate and bring the culprits to justice,” he added.
Plateau MACBAN denies involvement in Barkin Ladi attacks, urges probe into killings of herders
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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