Metro Rustlers Attack Herdmen in Jos, 2 Persons Dead,120 Cows Rustled

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The Special Task Force (STF) in Jos on Wednesday confirmed that cow rustlers killed two herdsmen and injured another during an attack at Foron community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.

The spokesman of the STF, Capt. Salisu Mustapha, said, "at least two people were killed. The other person injured during the attack is receiving treatment in a hospital’’.

The spokesman said 120 cows were also rustled by the attackers.

Mrs Felicia Anselem, Public Relations Officer of Plateau Police Command,who also confirmed the incident, however, said only one person lost his life during the attack.

"The gunmen on Tuesday night killed one cattle rearer and injured another person during the attack,’’ she said.

The police are investigating the matter to unearth those behind the murder and robbery,’’ she said.

She called on members of the public with vital information on the incident to forward it to the command. (NAN)

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