Troops of Sector 3, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have intercepted 55 cows and arrested a 13-year-old herder following separate reports of alleged farm destruction in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Saturday night.

According to the report, the troops responded to a distress call at about 5:20 p.m. on August 8 over the alleged destruction of a farm belonging to a resident, Yusuf John, in Miango, Bassa LGA.

The troops reportedly arrived at the farm and found 55 cows grazing on the farmland.

The herder allegedly fled after sighting the security personnel, while the troops moved the cattle to a safe location for further necessary action.

In a separate incident at Jebbu Miango, also in Bassa LGA, the troops responded to another report of alleged farm destruction involving a farmer identified as John Isaiah.

“During the operation, the troops arrested a 13-year-old herder identified as Ibrahim in connection with the incident.

“The teenager was taken into custody as investigations continue to determine what happened and establish his involvement in the alleged destruction of the farm,” Makama wrote.

Gunmen have killed an 85-year-old secretary of the Iyowa community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

DAILY POST gathered that the deceased identified as Reuben Owie, was also the leader of the community.

He was reportedly shot dead by two unidentified armed men at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City

It was learnt that the octogenarian was attacked at about 8:15 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in his residence.

The incident was confirmed by the Edo State Police Command.

Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement on Saturday, August 8, 2026, said the case was reported by the son of the deceased, identified as Osayomwanbo Owie.

“The police received a report from Osayomwanbo Owie, the deceased’s son, following the attack at the victim’s residence at No. 2 Abu Street, Iguosa, off Okhunhun Road, Benin City.

“On Aug. 2, 2026, at about 2015hrs, one Osayomwanbo Owie reported that his father, Hon. Reuben Owie, 85 years old, Secretary of Iyowa Community, was attacked by two unidentified gunmen at his residence.

“One of the assailants reportedly shot the victim in the head, resulting in his death,” she said.

Ikoedem said officers visited the scene, documented the incident and recovered the deceased.

She explained that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH.

The command’s image maker added that investigation into the incident was ongoing, while efforts have been intensified to identify and arrest the suspects.

The Kano State Fire Service recorded 20 fire incidents and responded to 13 emergency rescue calls across the state in July 2026.

The figures were contained in a statement released on Saturday and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi.

According to the report, the Service also recorded five false alarms during the month.

“Ten people lost their lives in various incidents, while six others were successfully rescued from different emergency situations. The report also showed that property worth N9.381 million was destroyed by fire, while firefighters were able to save property valued at N37.524 million,” the statement added.

The Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, urged residents to exercise caution when handling fire and ensure that all sources of fire were properly extinguished after use.

He warned that failure to completely extinguish fires could lead to avoidable outbreaks and the loss of lives and property.

Anas also appealed to parents and guardians to closely monitor their children, particularly around water bodies and other hazardous areas.

He advised them to prevent children from playing near puddles, ponds, rivers, and uncovered wells to reduce incidents of drowning.