86 killed in newest assault on Plateau (picture credit score: Channels TV)
The current bloodbath by suspected herdsmen in Plateau State, is “retaliatory,” in line with the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN).
This was contained in a assertion by the Chairman of the North Central zone of MACBAN, Danladi Ciroma.
As said by him, over 300 cows belonging to members of the group the place rustled within the affected areas.
“These attacks are retaliatory. As much as I don’t support the killing of human beings, the truth must be told that those who carried out the attacks must be on revenge mission,” the assertion added.
“There have been current stories of cow rustling and destruction of farms between Berom farmers and Fulani herdsmen. The folks finishing up these felony actions are well-known to the communities however the communities are hiding them.
“Fulani herdsmen have misplaced about 300 cows in the previous few weeks – 94 cows had been rustled by armed Berom youths in Fan village, one other 36 cows had been killed by Berom youths. In addition to that, 174 cattle had been rustled and the criminals disappeared with them to Mangu.
“Since these cows weren't discovered, nobody ought to count on peace within the areas. Even troopers that went after the criminals to get better the rustled cows had been shot by the armed rustlers and ultimately escaped with all of the cows.
“The government of Governor Lalong has done a lot to restore peace, but the criminal elements hiding among their people are the ones frustrating these peace efforts.”