Troops broker peace between Plateau farmers, cattle owner over alleged destruction of farmland

An amicable colony betwixt farmers and cattle owners has been brokered by troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) pursuing a reported lawsuit of farmland demolition successful Gero Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security expert Zagazola Makama, successful a station connected X connected Tuesday, said the incidental was reported connected September 28, erstwhile six cattle were intercepted portion grazing connected the affected farmland.

According to Makama, “Troops of Sector 6, OPEP, invited the parties for dialog astatine astir 3:30 p.m. connected Sept. 29 successful an effort to resoluteness the quality peacefully.”

He said the statement followed an engagement that the cattle beryllium released to their owner, Mr Yusuf Abubakar, done the Wakilin Ardo, Abdullahi Shuaibu.

Makama added that the parties agreed connected compensation for the reported workplace damage, which was assessed astatine N1 million, starring to the merchandise of the cattle.

The information expert stated that N750,000 was paid to the typical of the farmers, Mr Ilya Solomon, portion the remaining N250,000 was agreed to beryllium paid connected oregon before October 12, 2026.

The involution is portion of ongoing efforts by information agencies and assemblage stakeholders successful Plateau State to prevent...