JUST-IN: Troops Recover 48 Rustled Cattle In Plateau Community

Troops under Operation PEACE EAGLE (OPEP) have recovered 48 rustled cattle in Yelwa village, Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the recovery followed a distress call received at about 0635 hours on Wednesday reporting the rustling of cattle belonging to a resident of the community.

Troops of Sector 4 OPEP were immediately deployed to the area where they conducted a search and rescue operation across surrounding bushes and grazing routes.

The 48 recovered cattle were subsequently handed over to the rightful owner after due verification.

Authorities said troops have continued sustained patrols in the general area to track the perpetrators and prevent further incidents of cattle rustling and related criminal activities.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and security in parts of Plateau State affected by farmer-herder-related tensions.Continue Your, Reading. .