15-year-old herder arrested for destroying farmland in Plateau

Security operatives have arrested a 15-year-old herder following the destruction of a farmland in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 after a distress report was received that cattle had invaded and destroyed a farm belonging to one Benjamin Pam at Rakwok village.

The sources said security personnel from Sub-Sector 41, Gashish, responded promptly to the scene but discovered that the herders had fled with their cattle upon sighting the approaching security team.

A pursuit was immediately launched, leading to the arrest of one of the herders, identified as Muhammadu Bashir, 15.

The suspect was taken into custody and is being held while the relevant authorities commence the necessary legal and administrative procedures.

Security sources said efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other herders who fled the scene.