One Killed, Motorcycle Burnt in Communal Clash Over Land Dispute in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

One person has been killed and a motorcycle burnt following a communal clash between herders and residents of Karmo community in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), deployed at Gadabuke, responded to the incident at about 11:50 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2026.

The clash reportedly stemmed from a land dispute between neighbouring communities and resulted in the killing of one civilian, while a motorcycle was also set ablaze.
The perpetrators reportedly fled before the arrival of the troops.

The troops subsequently engaged the feuding parties to de-escalate tensions and restore normalcy in the affected community.

The sources said troops had continued to dominate the general area to prevent further escalation and maintain security.

One Killed, Motorcycle Burnt in Communal Clash Over Land Dispute in Nasarawa

AFCSC Junior Staff Course Participants Visit Sector 1 Headquarters in Jos

By: Zagazola Makama

Participants of the Junior Staff Course 102/26 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, have paid an operational visit to the Headquarters of Sector 1 in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the delegation, led by Col. M.B. Abubakar, visited the headquarters at about 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026.

The team was received by the Sector Commander, Cdr. J.U. Abdullahi, who briefed the participants on the prevailing security situation and ongoing operational activities within the sector’s area of responsibility.

The visit was aimed at providing the course participants with operational insights into the security challenges and military activities in the area.

The visit was reported to have been conducted without any incident.

AFCSC Junior Staff Course Participants Visit Sector 1 Headquarters in Jos

Zulum Appoints Ali Baware Pioneer DG of Rural Access Road Authority

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr. Ali Abubakar Baware as the pioneer Director-General of the Borno State Rural Access Road Authority (RARA).

The Authority, which came into effect on 14th July 2026, is saddled with the responsibility of managing, developing, reconstructing, rehabilitating and maintaining Class D roads across the state, including ancillary infrastructure such as bridges and drainage.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, Engr. Baware was the immediate past Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Housing.

A seasoned engineer and administrator, Engr. Baware has held several administrative positions and is a member of professional bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers.

The appointment is for a period of four years in the first instance.

Governor Zulum congratulated the Director-General on his appointment and charged him to deploy his wealth of experience and expertise to make the new agency functional.

Zulum Appoints Ali Baware Pioneer DG of Rural Access Road Authority