Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intervened in a suspected cattle poisoning incident in Kimis village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, after one cow reportedly died.
The incident occurred at about 9 a.m. on October 26, 2026, after the animal, belonging to Mr Tanko, allegedly grazed on a substance suspected to be poisonous.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the incident in a post on X, citing security sources.
According to the report, allegations linked Mr Ako Adagwi to the suspected poisoning. However, the circumstances surrounding the animal’s death had not been independently established.
Troops from Sector 1 of OPEP reportedly responded to the incident after receiving information about the suspected poisoning.
Upon arriving at the scene, the troops found one dead cow and intervened to address the disagreement between the parties involved.
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The intervention reportedly resulted in an amicable settlement, preventing the dispute from escalating further.
The incident highlights the potential for disagreements involving livestock and farming activities to create tension in rural communities.
Residents were urged to maintain peace and report grievances to the appropriate authorities for investigation and resolution rather than resorting to actions that could threaten peaceful coexistence.
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