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Houses Razed Over Ownership Of Farmland In Plateau
Controversy over the ownership of a farmland between a Taroh man from the Langtang North local and his neighbour, a Tehl man from the Mikang local government area both of Plateau State has degenerated leading to the burning of property and inflicting various degrees of injuries on people.
The incident occurred at Ponglong, Lalin District of Mikang, and the nearby Funyalang community in Langtang North.
The Spokesman of the State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo confirmed the incident but gave no details saying, “We are awaiting the details from the Area Commander and the DPOs from the areas.”
The Transition Committee Chairmen of Mikang and Langtang North LGAs, Daniel Kungmi and Nanmwa Kumzhi respectively told Vanguard on the phone that they were on the scene of the incident and would speak shortly.
Kungmi said, “I am at the crisis scene, please give me some time, I am trying to sort out things now.”
Kumzhi added, “I cannot talk now because I am at the scene now, we are trying to manage the situation. As I am speaking with you, the situation is not good, when I am out of the place, we will talk.”
A native of Lalin, Na’ankus Jerome said, “It is about a piece of land that has been in contention over time, a Tehl man has been farming on the piece of land for years but last year, a Taroh man came to farm the place claiming it is his. This year, the Tehl man who is the rightful owner gathered some farm hands to cultivate the place on Saturday.
“As they were working, the Taroh man mobilized thugs to come and attack them and they ran away. As people were running the thugs started shooting and burning houses, farm produce, and food barns. In the early hours of today, they extended the burning and destruction to Balkwa, burning houses. They were repelled by security men and the people that were shot are receiving treatment at Tunkus General Hospital.”
Another resident, Na’ankam Dajen said, “The Taroh people who share a boundary with us and some of them live on our land that we gave to them to build and farm on. They have mobilized going after the people from village to village. Women and children in Lalin town are trying to move out now.
“The situation may be worse if nothing urgent is done. The problem started on a piece of land at Ponglong. Before today, the land owner went to cut a tree on the land and the Taroh people came and told him not to cut the tree that the land and tree belonged to them.
When they stopped him and arguments were going on, the Taroh boys picked the machine and fuel that he intended to use and cut the tree.
“He reported the matter to the Police and the machine was retrieved from the boys and handed over to him. He was asked to take the land case to court since the Police do not handle land matters but criminal issues.
“The matter was taken to court and the case is coming up on the 27th of this month. While waiting for the case, the Taroh people came from yesterday (Saturday) till today, sacking villages and burning property.
The Chairman of Mikang and his counterpart from Langtang North went to Ponglong today to talk about the issue. While they were there, the Funyalang people came on motorbikes, opening fire and everyone ran away.”
It was gathered that the State Commissioner of Police Hassan Yabanet and his team were on their way to the scene of the incident.
At least 11 local vigilante members have been confirmed dead following a fierce gun battle with heavily armed bandits in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Several others remain unaccounted for, raising concerns that the death toll may increase.
The confrontation took place on Friday when members of the community-based vigilante group intercepted approximately 40 bandits who were attempting to raid Magonho village.
According to a local source, the assailants arrived on about 20 motorcycles and were heavily armed. They reportedly opened fire after their attack was thwarted.
The source said, “initially it was confirmed that two vigilantes were killed in the early exchange of gunfire.
“The number rose to 11 by Saturday after security operatives recovered more bodies from the surrounding Lakurawa forest enclave, believed to be a stronghold of the armed group”
Another eyewitnesses revealed that the vigilantes had mobilized quickly in response to intelligence about the bandits’ movements, managing to repel the first wave of the assault and recover some of the rustled livestock.
He said following the retreat, troops from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Masallaci launched a pursuit operation, successfully reclaiming some of the stolen animals.
“The bandits returned to Magonho shortly after their initial retreat and they set fire on the community’s MTN communication mast and unleashed sporadic gunfire before fleeing again into the forest”
The source however confirmed that efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining corpses and locate missing vigilantes. “Security forces, including soldiers and personnel from other agencies stationed in Binji and Racca, are coordinating a search-and-rescue operation in the dense Lakurawa forest”.
The latest attack has reignited concerns over the persistent insecurity plaguing parts of Sokoto State, particularly in its rural communities, where vigilante groups often serve as the first line of defense against criminal gangs.
When contacted, the spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force, Sokoto State command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the attack and the MTN mast that was set ablaze, but could not confirm the figure of the vigilante killed.
According to him, “Yes, there was a report of attack in the area and the setting up of MTN mast in the community.
“On the number of casualties, I would have to get back to you on the figure as I cannot confirm the figure for now”.
At least four soldiers were feared killed and several military assets destroyed following an attack by terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province/Boko Haram on the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Buni Yadi, located in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The attack occurred less than 24 hours after the North-East Governors’ Forum convened in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, where they endorsed a comprehensive strategy to combat insurgency in the region.
Just two weeks earlier, Boko Haram insurgents reportedly launched an assault on a military post in the Chalie area of Buni Yadi, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers.
Speaking to Sunday PUNCH, one of the political aides to the state governor, Mai Mala Buni, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said about four soldiers were killed in the Saturday attack.
“There was an attack by the Boko Haram militants. They engaged the soldiers in a gun battle. They killed about four soldiers and vandalised their machines, including armoured tanks and some weapons,” he said.
The source noted that Buni, who was out of the state at the time, returned on the same day amid the attack.
He stated, “He (Buni) was in Katsina State for a wedding. He came back because of this incident, and action has commenced immediately.”
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army, in a post on its official X handle on Saturday morning, disclosed that it was battling the terrorists.
The post read, “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI currently in a fierce battle against ISWAP attack at Buni Gari, Yobe State. Details later.”
Efforts by our correspondents to get the Army spokesperson, Onyechi Anele, were not successful.
She didn’t pick up her calls as of the time of filing this report. She has yet to respond to a message sent to her.
A Nigerian man was involved in a car accident just days before his wedding after arriving in Nigeria, but he still used crutches to walk on his big day.
The story was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Man walks with crutches on wedding day.
According to the post, the man sustained injuries to his legs in the accident shortly after returning to Nigeria, just days before his wedding.
Despite his injuries, he didn’t let them stop him from participating in his wedding and enjoying his traditional marriage ceremony with his bride.
In the video shared online, the man can be seen walking slowly, using crutches, while walking beside his bride during the ceremony.
The video quickly gained attention, with many individuals flooding the comment section to share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
@airdropbabe6: “Cancel the trad is a sign.”
@EziokwuBuNdu16: “It might be a sign but some people will blame the village people.”
@nzekwe_arinze: “Why him no cancel am to recover first.”
WATCH VIDEO:
He had an acc!dent a few days before his traditional wedding, shortly after returning to Nigeria from the diaspora. He used crutches on the day of the traditional ceremony
pic.twitter.com/uTSS3SXrVs
— CHUKS
(@ChuksEricE) May 3, 2025
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