Troops restore calm after clash at Iware market in Taraba

Troops restore calm after clash at Iware market in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 114 Battalion, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local hunters, have restored calm following a clash at Iware market in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Security sources said the troops responded to a distress call at about 2:45 p.m. on March 24 over a fight involving suspected armed Fulani men celebrating Sallah at the market.

According to the sources, the situation escalated into a disturbance before the arrival of security operatives.

“On arrival, troops discovered one person with injuries and immediately evacuated the victim for medical attention,” the source said.

The sources added that troops, alongside other security personnel, have since dominated the area with aggressive patrols to reassure residents and prevent further breakdown of law and order.

The incident illustrated ongoing efforts by security agencies to maintain peace and respond swiftly to emerging threats in communities across the state.

Residents have been urged to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies to sustain peace.

Troops restore calm after clash at Iware market in Taraba