Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a herder following allegations that cattle destroyed farmland in Rafin Bauna, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The arrest followed a report received by troops of Sector 3 at about 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, concerning cattle allegedly encroaching on and damaging farmland in the community.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the development on X on Tuesday, November 10, the troops responded to the complaint and arrested the suspected herder, identified as Bashir Wada.
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The suspect is currently in military custody, while the owner of the affected farmland has been contacted to facilitate an amicable resolution.
The military intervention is part of ongoing efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to prevent farmer-herder disputes from escalating into communal crises and promote peaceful coexistence among communities in Plateau State.
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