Fulani Lost 113 Cows to Bandits Attack in Plateau, MACABAN Claims

Fulani Lost 113 Cows to Bandits Attack in Plateau, MACABAN Claims

By Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACABAN) has stated that Fulani lost no fewer than 113 cattle to armed bandits in Plateau State last Thursday.

The bandits attacked herders grazing their cows near the Nigerian College of Accountancy in Kwal, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Fulani leaders in separate statements described the attack as unprovoked, adding that 81 of the cows were killed while 32 rustled and 48 others injured. MACBAN and the Jonde Jam Fulani Youth Association (JJFYA) at the weekend said the attackers were “local  militants carrying sophisticated weapons.”

MACBAN Chairman in Plateau State, Muhammad Nura Abdullahi told journalists that, “We have reported the incident to the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) sector 6, “and I personally reported to the Commissioner of Police who advised that I take the matter to the DPO (Divisional Police Officer) for documentation, which has been done. The Area Commander and the DPO have visited the scene and seen for themselves.”

Abdullahi said the 48 cows injured in the attack were eventually slaughtered to prevent further loss.

He said the Police had called a peace meeting between the Irigwe community and the Fulani but stressed that the matter of compensation was never brought to the table.

On his part, the National President of Jonde Jam Fulani Youth Association of Nigeria, Saeedu Maikano said some of the cows had been macheted in a horrifying manner, adding that it was deliberately done to spite the cattle owners.

 Operation Safe Haven Media and Information Officer, Major Adam Umar confirmed the killing of the cows, saying the incident had occurred around the dam opposite the College of Accountancy in Kwall while the cows were grazing.

Umar said though he could not give the exact number of cows killed and those rustled, the task force was doing everything possible to trail the assailants.

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