Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the incident and directed security agencies to arrest the perpetrators.
SPECIAL REPORT: Rape survivors demand justice as Kano fails to domesticate important lawsHerbert Wigwe from afar, By Kenneth AmaeshiCounting days, World War III enthusiast, Macron will leave, By Owei LakemfaSPECIAL REPORT: Rape survivors demand justice as Kano fails to domesticate important lawsHerbert Wigwe from afar, By Kenneth AmaeshiCounting days, World War III enthusiast, Macron will leave, By Owei LakemfaFulani groups in Plateau State have demanded compensation for their members who lost...
The groups read a statement signed by the chairman of a coalition of the groups, Garba Muhammad, and Secretary, Adam Yakubu. They called on the authorities to act swiftly on their demand. “In the attack, 104 cows and 30 sheep were killed, injured and rustled by Berom militia from Nafan and Nyerwei villages in fan district of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The marauding attackers stormed the area at about 3 p.m. on motorcycles and started shooting sporadically while the Fulani herders were grazing.
“Therefore, we are calling on the security agencies to redouble their efforts in retrieving our rustle cattle…” the coalition said.
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