Some safety operatives at a scene of violence in Bassa space of Plateau state (photograph: Channels TV)
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, has authorised the deployment of extra Special Forces in Plateau state, North-central Nigeria.
This comes after suspected herdsmen killed at the very least 80 individuals over the weekend in Xland, Gindin Akwati, Ruku, Nghar, Kura Falls and Kakuruk all in Gashish District.
The extra troops have arrived in Jos and have been briefed by the Commander of the operation, Maj.-Gen. A.M. Atolagbe, in line with a assertion.
Meanwhile, Olonisakin warned misguided youths who had supplied themselves for use as thugs that anybody caught could be handled in line with the legislation.
“Herdsmen and farmers are also warned not to take laws into their hands; rather suspected persons should be reported promptly to security agencies,” he additionally mentioned.
Plateau has witnessed collection of crises involving farmers and herdsmen over time.