Monday, June 22, 2026 - Troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two underage herdsmen for allegedly engaging in illegal grazing on restricted land in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The troops responded at about 3:00 p.m. on June 21 to a
complaint of illegal grazing activities around Rim community.
Upon arrival at the location, troops apprehended two minors
identified as Ahmed Masa’udu, 10, and Ibrahim Manu, 9, both said to be from
Tafawa.
According to security sources, the children were found
grazing within restricted areas before they were taken into custody by security
personnel.
It added that the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle
Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Riyom Local Government Area had
been contacted to assist in tracing the custodians of the minors for
appropriate action.
Military authorities said the suspects are being handled in
line with established procedures, while investigations are ongoing to determine
those responsible for sending them to the area.
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