In a startling turn of events, the Plateau State Police Command has apprehended a herdsman, Abdulrahman Kaila, following a deeply disturbing incident in the Lakushi community of Shendam Local Government Area. The herdsman is accused of brutally severing a farmer’s hand, an act that has sent shockwaves across the region.
The gruesome incident came to light through a harrowing video that circulated on social media platforms last week. The video depicted the farmer clutching his severed right hand, blood staining the ground beneath him. In the video, the victim recounted how he had asked the Fulani herder to relocate his cattle from his farmland. In response, the herder is alleged to have violently attacked the farmer, resulting in the tragic loss of his hand.
Witnesses on the scene immediately rushed to the farmer’s aid, urging him to seek medical attention while they reported the incident to the authorities. The Plateau State Police Command’s spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the arrest of the suspect and revealed that meticulous efforts were undertaken to apprehend him through the force’s intelligence network.
“The suspect is in our custody right now,” stated Alfred, emphasizing that the arrest was not the result of the suspect’s voluntary surrender, but rather a strategic operation. Alfred refrained from disclosing further details about the operation’s specifics, affirming that justice was being upheld without compromise.
Upon interrogating the suspect, a distressing motive emerged. The herdsman claimed that a confrontation with the farmer escalated unexpectedly. The dispute arose when the farmer demanded the herder move his cattle away from a rice farm, leading to a heated argument. The herder, in a shockingly candid revelation, confessed to inadvertently causing the farmer’s grievous injury. “While we were quarreling, I didn’t know how I cut off his hand. I did it out of my wish,” the herder admitted during interrogation.
Plateau State Police Command’s dedication to swift action is evident in their thorough investigation, which has now been concluded. The suspect is slated to face legal proceedings imminently. The spokesperson announced, “The suspect will be charged in court tomorrow (Monday) or next tomorrow (Tuesday).” This commitment to prompt justice underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law, even in the face of distressing incidents that threaten communal harmony.
In this somber tale of violence and the pursuit of justice, the Plateau State Police Command’s resolute efforts showcase their unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order. The wheels of justice turn ceaselessly, reminding us that no act of brutality will go unanswered.