Farmer and his son attacked by herder in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have launched a manhunt for a suspected Fulani herder, recognized as Abdulrahman Dahiru, for allegedly attacking a farmer, Mr Dauda Ngyang, and his son with a machete in Ganawuri group, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources mentioned the incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on October 26, 2026, when the victims have been reportedly attacked on their farm.

The sources mentioned troops of Sector 6, OPEP, responded to a report of the assault and proceeded to the scene, the place they found that the victims had sustained machete cuts.

The injured farmer and his son have been subsequently evacuated to Yilrit Specialist Hospital in Ganawuri for medical consideration, the place they have been reported to be responding to therapy.

The sources mentioned efforts have been ongoing to apprehend the suspected assailant for additional investigation and essential motion.

The incident comes amid persevering with safety issues in components of Plateau State, significantly over assaults involving farmers and herders.

Security businesses have continued to induce residents to report suspicious actions and cooperate with ongoing efforts to keep up peace and shield lives and property.

Authorities are anticipated to analyze the circumstances surrounding the assault and set up the motive, whereas guaranteeing that anybody discovered culpable is dropped at justice.