Troops restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Plateau

Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have restored calm following a clash between farmers and herders in Dong Community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in a riverside area of the community.

Following reports of the confrontation, troops deployed at the Dong Check Point quickly mobilised to the area to prevent the situation from escalating.

“Upon arrival, the troops brought the situation under control and facilitated efforts to restore calm in the affected area,” the source said.

During the altercation, a farmer identified as John Ajah sustained injuries and was subsequently evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

The source said the troops also engaged relevant community stakeholders as part of efforts to resolve the dispute and prevent further tensions.

“Following the prompt intervention of the troops and engagement with relevant community stakeholders, the dispute was resolved and normalcy restored,” the source added.

Security personnel have continued to maintain vigilance in the community to forestall any further escalation and support peaceful coexistence between farming and herding communities.