Troops nab three militia, recover rustled cattle in Plateau
Friday, April 24, 2026
Nigerian army troops in Plateau State’s Riyom area captured three suspected militia members and retrieved dozens of stolen cattle. The operation curbs cattle‑rustling losses and bolsters security for local farmers and herders.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected militia members and recovered dozens of rustled cattle during an operation in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Details of the incident were shared in a post on X on Friday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the post, troops […] Troops nab three militia, recover rustled cattle in Plateau