MACBAN petitions IGP over alleged killing of youth and destruction of community in Plateau

MACBAN’s Plateau State branch petitioned Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu over alleged conduct by officers of the Police Mobile Force, MOPOL 81, in Bassa. In the petition signed by state chairman Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the officers allegedly opened fire on herders near Maraban Dare on October 20, killing Adamu Mato and injuring Abba Jafar and Adamu Abubakar. MACBAN also alleged that officers invaded a Fulani community and destroyed property, forcing herders to flee and leave their cattle behind. The association called for an independent investigation, accountability for any officers responsible, and measures to protect those affected and prevent further tensions.