The government of Plateau State has begun investigations after 36 cows reportedly owned by one Fulani herdsman, Mallam Samaila Nuhu, died of poisoning.
This happened in Zanwar community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, part of the region where 51 residents were killed by armed herdsmen a few days ago.
The Vanguard reports that the poisoning of the cows is a tit for tat over the invasion and killings of Plateau citizens by herdsmen.
According to the report, the cows were grazing on a garden egg farm, which is assumed to have been sprinkled with poisonous substances, as the cows died in their numbers after feeding from the farm.
Ya’u Idris, chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), a Fulani socio-cultural organization, in Bassa, confirmed the incident, saying it happened on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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Idris said the garden eggs were scattered across the grazing areas around Tafi Gana junction of Bassa LGA, which the unfortunate cows ate and died. He urged the Fulani community to remain calm and not take laws into their hands, as the matter is now with the authorities.
The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, who visited the area a day before this incident to commiserate with the victims of the banditry attacks, has ordered an investigation into the death of the cows.
“Our attention has been drawn to reports circulating on social media, particularly from the GAFDAN Media Team, concerning the alleged poisoning of 36 cows belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu on April 16, 2025,” spokesperson to the governor, Mrs. Joyce Ramnap, said.
“In line with Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to justice, transparency, and peaceful coexistence among all residents of Plateau State, the Ministry of Livestock Development, Veterinary Services, and Fisheries has been directed to immediately conduct a thorough investigation.
“The government remains committed to promoting peaceful cohabitation, inclusive dialogue, and sustainable solutions to long-standing issues related to land use and grazing. We appeal to all stakeholders to avoid inflammatory statements and allow due process to take its course,” Mrs. Ramnap added.
The Plateau State police command also confirmed the commencement of investigations into the death of the cows, promising that those responsible for the act would be apprehended and prosecuted.
Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Bzigu Kwazhi, alongside the State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, and other senior officers visited the community and commiserated with the cattle owner, Sama’ila Nuhu, while urging community members to remain calm and allow investigations to take their course.
