POLICE INVESTIGATE LIVESTOCK DEATHS IN PLATEAU FARMLAND
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Nine cattle have been confirmed dead, with three others in critical condition, following a suspected poisoning incident in Rakum village, Kassa District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the report on his X handle, troops from Sector 4 of Operation Safe Haven responded around 4:25 p.m. on April 18 after receiving information that cattle owned by Dauda Jalo had suddenly fallen ill and died under suspicious circumstances.
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Upon arrival, the troops reportedly discovered nine dead cattle, while three others were still alive but in distress after allegedly grazing on a substance believed to be poisonous within nearby farmlands.
The development has sparked concern among residents, with fears that the grazing areas may have been deliberately contaminated, potentially escalating tensions in the community.
Security sources say investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the incident and identify those responsible.
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