One cow dies in suspected poisoning incident in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have intervened in a suspected cattle poisoning incident in Kimis village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, where one cow belonging to Mr Tanko reportedly died after grazing on a suspected poisonous substance.

Zagazola Makama, security analyst in post on X on Monday said security sources explained that the incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on October 26, 2026, following allegations that Mr Ako Adagwi was responsible for the suspected poisoning.

According to him, the sources said troops of Sector 1, OPEP, responded to a report of the incident and proceeded to the location, where they found one dead cow, while preliminary reports indicated that the animal died after grazing on a substance suspected to be poisonous, although the circumstances surrounding the incident were not independently established.

Makama said, “The intervention of the troops reportedly led to an amicable settlement between the parties involved, helping to prevent a possible escalation of the dispute.”

He pointed out that the incident highlights the importance of prompt security intervention and peaceful dispute resolution in communities where disagreements involving livestock and farming activities can trigger tensions.

Residents were urged to maintain peace and report grievances to the appropriate authorities for investigation and resolution, rather than resorting to actions that could threaten peaceful coexistence.