The military task force responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, code named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) says its troops have ‘arrested 1000 cows and a large number of sheep’ grazing on farms belonging to natives at Dumunan village in Bwai District of Mangu LGA of
Recalls thatMangu LGA has been facing security challenges for over two months, which has claimed many lives and properties.
The OPSH through its Media Information Officer, Captain Oya James disclosed in a press statement and video made available to journalists in Jos, the State Capital, on Wednesday.
It reads: “In an ongoing efforts to address the security concerns in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) today arrested over 1000 cattle and a large number of sheep grazing on farmlands belonging to locals at Dumunan village in Bwai district of Mangu LGA.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that these cattle and sheep came from Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs respectively, and are currently in custody for necessary action.”
“Recall that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division NA and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General AE Abubakar had promised to seriously tackle the root causes of the crisis and block anything that could lead to renewed attacks in Mangu general area”, he maintained.
