By Muhammad Tanko Shittu
Jos
Operation Safe Heaven (OPSH) has confirmed that thieves stole many cattle and five as well as 10 sheep in Heipang, Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau state.
Reacting, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) also said the rustlers injured six cattle on Sunday evening.
The Association’s Secretary in Barkin Ladi, Muhammad Adam Muhammad, said the cattle belonged to one Ahmed Ibrahim and that the Association had notified the sector seven command of Operation Safe Haven.
OPSH Media/ Information Officer, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, yesterday confirmed the incident, but said the cattle were shot by suspected Berom youths.
He, however, said security agents were waiting on the communities in which the youth belonged to, to take action in line with last Thursday’s town hall meeting with the Commander, Major General Ude.