Tension in Jos over death of herdsmen

Five bodies, suspected to be herdsmen, have been found in Bassa Local Government of Jos, Plateau State.This is creating tension in the council.

Leaders of Fulani communities are calming their people to forestall a clash between herdsmen, Berom and Irigwe militia. The peace agreement signed by the Irigwe and Fulani at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Jos is threatened.

Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Nuru Muhammed, who confirmed this yesterday, said: “On Monday, armed Irigwe men attacked and killed Sama’ila Muhammad (14) while breeding his cattle. The victim was attacked around Tipper garage, Rukuba road, in Bassa council.

His body was found yesterday by the men of the Operation Save Heaven about 13:00 hours. The case was reported to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bassa and the security agencies promised to investigate.

The Nation, September 26, 2018

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