Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a herder over alleged destruction of farmland through unauthorised grazing in Tse Tur, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
The suspect was arrested at about 5:50 p.m. on November 6, 2026, by troops deployed at Umbago, the Nigerian Army disclosed on Sunday.
According to the Army, the arrest followed reports of alleged illegal grazing on farmland, which reportedly resulted in damage to crops.
The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
