One individual has been killed and a motorcycle set ablaze following a communal clash between herders and residents of Karmo group in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Security sources informed Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, stationed at Gadabuke, responded to the incident at about 11:50 a.m. on November 5, 2026.
The violence reportedly erupted over a land dispute involving neighbouring communities, leaving one civilian lifeless and a motorcycle burnt.
The sources mentioned the suspected perpetrators had fled the scene earlier than the arrival of the troops.
“The perpetrators reportedly fled before the arrival of the troops,” the sources mentioned.
The troops subsequently engaged members of the feuding communities in an effort to de-escalate tensions and forestall additional violence.
According to the sources, troops have continued to keep up a powerful presence in the realm to forestall additional escalation and make sure the restoration of normalcy.
“The troops are dominating the general area to prevent further escalation and maintain security,” the sources added.
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