So, like, for the past two months, villages in Bokkos and Bassa local government areas of Plateau State have been dealing with some serious attacks by gunmen, resulting in a bunch of lives lost and properties destroyed. It’s been a total mess. And, like, a lot of people got hurt during all these incidents, which is just not cool.
Apparently, herders grazing cattle in Bassa, Riyom, Jos South, and Mangu local government areas were also targeted by these gunmen. There were reports of killings, cattle rustling, and even poisoning. It’s like a wild west movie or something.
The situation got so crazy that even top security officials had to step in. The Inspector-General of Police, Chief of Army Staff, and National Security Adviser all paid visits to Plateau State to figure out what the heck was going on. Talk about drama!
These Fulani communities in Plateau State have been hit hard by all these attacks. They’re saying they lost a ton of livestock between March and April, like over N300 million worth. That’s a lot of money, man.
The state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) spilled the beans to Weekend Trust, saying they reported all the attacks to the security agencies. They’ve been trying to handle the situation, but it’s been a real struggle.
It’s like a timeline of messed up incidents. Poisoned cattle here, shot dead cattle there. It’s like a horror movie for these herders. And the losses they’ve suffered? It’s no joke. These people are hurting, man.
The herders are saying farmers are behind all this craziness, but the farmers are like, “Nah, not us.” It’s like a blame game going on, and it’s not really helping anyone.
Butchers and cattle traders are feeling the heat too. The violence has caused a shortage of cattle in the state, leading to price hikes. It’s like a domino effect, you know? One thing leads to another, and now everyone’s feeling the pinch.
The herders are begging for help, asking security agencies to step in and help them recover their stolen cattle. It’s like a cry for help, man. These people are struggling to survive without their livestock.
Even though some rustled cattle have been recovered, a bunch are still missing. It’s like a never-ending nightmare for these herders. They just want their animals back, you know?
Security agencies have been pretty tight-lipped about the whole situation. But they did visit the scenes of the incidents and promised to catch the bad guys. Let’s hope they actually follow through, you know?
In the end, it’s a tough situation for everyone involved. The herders are suffering, the farmers are denying accusations, and the security agencies are trying to keep the peace. It’s like a puzzle with missing pieces, and everyone’s just trying to put it all together. Let’s hope they figure it out soon.
