US EditionArmy raises alarm over mass cattle influx into Plateau farming communities
- The Nigerian Army raised alarm on May 6, 2025, over a large influx of cattle into Barkin Ladi farming communities in Plateau State, citing security concerns.
- This influx followed recurring violent attacks in Plateau communities, where armed herders and gunmen have recently killed over six people and caused widespread unrest.
- Army Commander Major General Folusho Oyinlola stressed that the timing and scale of cattle movements have caused farm destructions, isolated attacks, and increased farmer-herder tensions.
- Oyinlola warned, “Any disruption now will have dire consequences,” and assured that all perpetrators of recent killings would be tracked and brought to justice.
- Addressing the current challenges requires a united effort from law enforcement, local authorities, and community members to protect the ongoing agricultural activities and maintain food stability in the region.
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Army raises alarm over mass cattle influx into Plateau farming communities
The Nigerian Army has raised serious concerns over the influx of a large number of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a growing threat to security and food stability in the region. Major General Folusho Oyinlola, Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Rukuba, made the remarks on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Barkin Ladi. Sp…
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At least six persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed attack by gunmen on Marit and Gashish communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which occurred on Monday, left many others hospitalised. Sources from the area told Daily Trust that the gunmen stormed the communities while residents were sleeping. Hon. Stephen Pwajok Gyang, executive chairman of Barikin Ladi, confir…
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Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with other security agencies, engaged suspected armed herders in a gun duel along the Naka–Adoka road in Benue State during a routine patrol. According to sources who spoke with Zagazola Makama, the encounter occurred when the patrol team came across herders blocking the road with their […] The post BREAKING: Troops, armed herders in gun battle along Naka–Adoka road in Benue appeared first on Ido…
Tension As Army Raises Alarm Over Mass Cattle Influx Into Plateau Farming LGA - AgroNigeria
Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, has voiced concerns over the escalating security threats triggered by the mass movement of cattle into Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Barkin Ladi on Tuesday,
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