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.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:50 a.m. on November 5, 2026, following a land dispute involving neighbouring communities.
Security sources disclosed that troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), stationed at Gadabuke, responded to the violence after receiving information about the incident.
The clash reportedly claimed the life of one civilian, while a motorcycle was set ablaze during the confrontation.
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However, the suspected attackers had reportedly fled the scene before the arrival of the military personnel.
The troops subsequently engaged members of the feuding communities in an effort to calm tensions and prevent further violence.
Security sources added that soldiers had maintained a strong presence in the area to prevent another outbreak of violence and restore normalcy.
The troops are also continuing security operations across the community to ensure the situation does not escalate further.
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