Troops Foil Fresh Violence as Armed Youths Attack Fulani Settlement in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Saturday averted what could have been another violent episode in Plateau State after suspected armed Berom youths attacked a Fulani settlement in Tanjol Village, Riyom Local Government Area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred at about 1:00 p.m., targeted cattle belonging to Fulani herders. Three cows were shot one killed and two severely injured in an apparent act of provocation in the tense community.

In response, Fulani youths from Mahanga mobilised for a reprisal but were intercepted by troops before further violence could erupt.

During the confrontation, two Fulani youths sustained gunshot injuries, but no deaths were recorded. Troops from Sector 6 OPSH, backed by reinforcements from Sector 4 and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gashish, swiftly intervened and dispersed the militias, who fled into nearby bushes.

Security forces, alongside police personnel, have since dominated the area with patrols to forestall escalation. Military sources also confirmed that clearance operations are ongoing in Mahanga, where the Fulani youths had mobilised.

The incident is the latest in a worrying pattern of targeted attacks in Plateau State, following recent unrest in parts of the state. Observers warn that such reprisals are taking on a more systematic and dangerous dimension.

There is growing concern that political leaders in the country, particularly from the Plateau State Government, have failed to adequately respond to the ongoing violence. Instead, their rhetoric is being blamed for inflaming tensions rather than promoting peace.

Zagazola Makama is calling for urgent action to de-escalate the crisis, including impartial enforcement of security measures and justice for all affected communities.

The security situation in Plateau remains fragile, with fears of renewed clashes if proactive steps are not taken to address the underlying issues of ethnic mistrust, and political incitement.

Troops Foil Fresh Violence as Armed Youths Attack Fulani Settlement in Plateau

Senator Donates Relief Materials to Communal Clash Deceases Families in Jigawa

By: Aminu B, Dutse

The senator representing Jigawa southwest, senator Mustapha Khabib donated relief materials to families of the people who lost their lives in a communal clash in Miga local government area of the state.

Presenting the relief items to the families at Gidannagari village where recorded more lost of lives in three villages affected by the clashes that claimed over 15 lives from both side of the rivals sides, senator Mustapha Khabib enjoyed the people to leave in peace and to be brothers keepers at all time.

Senator Mustapha Khabib called on both sides of farmers and herders to all of them remains and maintained their boundaries and respected one another for permanent peace and better security.

According to him “what had happened is very unfortunate. Farmers and Fulani were brothers and needed each other. You all know that peace is the bedrock of any development, there would not be development without peace. I warned of any acts that will disrupt the existing peace among you”.

Khabib added that “you are all leaving witness of the tension, loss of lives and properties on an issue that can be prevented and avoided. But we can consider it as an act of God, let it be served as a lesson”.

“These food items is just a relief for what had happened and lost. Is not means to pay or compensation. Nothing to compared with human lives”.

He said each family the lost a life would receives a package of five 25kg bags of Rice, Maize, five cartoons of spaghetti, three Gallon of five liters of cocking oil, five sachet of Maggi cubes and Salt, while those injured recieved four bags and the one lost their houses got three bags and other items.

The item of the foods items donated by the senator are 300 25 bags of Rice, 300 bags of Maize, 300 cartoons of spaghetti, 300 five litres Vegetable oil, 300 cartoons of Maggi and 300 Packets of salt.

Senator Donates Relief Materials to Communal Clash Deceases Families in Jigawa

Protest Erupts in Radda Town Over Dispute with Katsina State Community Watch

By: Zagazola Makama

A protest broke out in Radda Town, Katsina State, following a dispute between a local resident, Mustapha Ahmed, and members of the Katsina State Community Watch (C-Watch).

Zagazola Makama understands that the incident occurred on April 18, 2025 at approximately 1630hrs when Ahmed, 40, reportedly had a misunderstanding with the community watch members, during which he sustained injuries.

Ahmed was rushed to the General Hospital in Dutsinma for initial treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina for further care.

However, In response to the incident, a group of aggrieved youth from Radda Town staged a protest on the morning of April 19, demanding action against the activities of the C-Watch in the area.

Security personnel, swiftly moved to the scene to address the protesters. In his address, A Police DPO urged the crowd to remain law-abiding and assured them that their grievances would be handled appropriately.

The Village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umar Barebari, also intervened, promising to forward the complaints to the relevant authorities for resolution. After the peaceful intervention, the protesters dispersed without further incident.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and investigations into the dispute between Ahmed and the C-Watch members are ongoing.

Protest Erupts in Radda Town Over Dispute with Katsina State Community Watch