Suspected Cattle Rustlers Kill 25-Year-Old Herder in Plateau

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A 25-year-old herder, Safiyanu Abubakar, was shot dead while grazing cattle in Gora Village, Jos East LGA of Plateau State. Security sources said the attack occurred around 9:30 a.m. on October 1. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly found Abubakar with gunshot wounds after responding to a distress call. One cow was killed and another was injured. The attackers had fled before the troops arrived. Security agencies have launched an investigation and are engaging Fulani leaders in the area to prevent possible reprisal attacks.

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