Farmers, herders fail to reach settlement over farm destruction in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Efforts by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) to broker a peaceful settlement between farmers and herders over an alleged farm destruction incident in Kwatas Village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, have ended without an agreement.

The incident followed a report of farm destruction recorded on Aug. 31, 2026, in the community.

According to a military situation report, troops of Sector 5, OPEP, intervened at about 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 and initiated efforts to resolve the dispute amicably between the affected farmers and herders.

However, both parties were reportedly unable to reach a compromise on the terms for settling the matter.

Consequently, the case, alongside the confiscated cattle, was handed over to the Keystone Bokkos Division for further necessary action.

The intervention is part of ongoing efforts by Operation ENDURING PEACE to prevent disputes between farming and herding communities from escalating into violence and to promote peaceful resolution of local conflicts.

Security personnel continue to monitor the situation to maintain calm and prevent any possible reprisal or escalation in the affected communities.

Farmers, herders fail to reach settlement over farm destruction in Plateau

Berom Militia shoot five cows in Plateau, troops move to prevent reprisal attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have intensified patrols around communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State following an attack on cattle by Berom Militia

The incident occurred at about 9:47 p.m. on Sept. 1 at Jong Village, Ropp District, where the troops responded to a report of an attack on cattle.

According to a 12-hourly situation report covering 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 1 to 6:00 a.m. on Sept. 2, troops arrived at the location and discovered that five cows had been shot by unidentified gunmen.

Three of the animals reportedly died at the scene.

Following the incident, troops deployed across the general areas of Jong, Nyerwai and Dorowa Babuje to prevent possible reprisals and maintain peace among communities in the area.

The deployment is aimed at containing tensions and averting any escalation that could result from the attack.

Meanwhile, routine patrols are ongoing across the Operation ENDURING PEACE Joint Operations Area to safeguard schools, communities and other critical national infrastructure.

Berom Militia shoot five cows in Plateau, troops move to prevent reprisal attack

Troops neutralise three terrorists after ambush on Miyanti-Banki route

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion have neutralised three terrorists following an ambush on the Maiduguri-Miyanti-Banki Junction route in Borno State.

The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, when the troops, while conducting route-scanning operations along the major road, came under attack by terrorist elements.

According to sources, the terrorists initiated the attack with a concealed improvised explosive device (IED), followed by heavy volume of fire.

The troops fought through the ambush and subsequently launched an immediate exploitation operation against the attackers.

During the encounter, three terrorists were neutralised, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 14 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one concealed IED.

On the side of the troops, one soldier sustained injuries during the engagement and was evacuated to 21 Specialised Brigade Hospital, Maiduguri, where he is reportedly stable and receiving medical attention.

The attack also resulted in damage to the windscreen of one of the troops’ gun trucks.

The latest incident underscores the continued threat posed by terrorist elements along major routes in Borno State, particularly through the use of IEDs and ambush tactics against military patrols.

The military said the general security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained satisfactory.

Troops continue to maintain offensive and route-clearance operations to disrupt terrorist activities and ensure the safety of civilians and motorists across the theatre.

Troops neutralise three terrorists after ambush on Miyanti-Banki route