This was confirmed by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai during his visit to a military tactical operational base, near Otukpo in Benue state.
Lieutenant General Buratai also expressed confidence that the mayhem would be contained.
Having killed Over 500 people in the Agatu community by suspected herdsmen.
According to the Army Chief, all logistics and other requirements have been provided for the operation.
“The crisis here is unfortunate, the farmers and herdsmen fighting must not be condoned. I have heard from the commander about the existence of criminal elements who engage in cattle rustling.
“We have observed the deployment of troops on ground, we are adjusting our troops deployment to take care of the flash-points and likely areas where the criminals are hiding,’’ he said.
Buratai said measures had been adopted to ensure that the clashes did not repeat and the people return to their settlements.
He, however, noted that the troops were cooperating with other security agencies to restore peace and order in the area.
The Army chief met with operation commanders on measures adopted to contain the crisis in the area.
Deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers in Agatu and environs have claimed many lives and displaced many families.
On Saturday, members of the House of Representatives from Benue State addressed journalists in Abuja, condemning the Federal Government over the attacks on the Agatu communities.
The lawmakers threatened to resort to self-help should the Federal Government allow the attacks to fester
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