Suspected herders destroy large portion of cabbage farm in Plateau
A significant portion of a cabbage farm in Rakum village, located in Ropp District of the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, has been damaged by suspected herders, according to local reports.
Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, stated on X that troops from Operation Peace (OPEP) confirmed the incident, which took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Following the report, troops from Sector 4 were dispatched to respond to the situation.
Upon arrival, the troops observed that the assailants had used cutlasses to destroy a substantial area of the cabbage farm before fleeing the scene.
Makama emphasized that this incident has raised alarms regarding the ongoing destruction of agricultural crops by suspected herders in Plateau State. He pointed out that such criminal activities, along with persistent attacks in the region, have severely impacted farming and the overall livelihoods of residents in the area.
