BY our Reporter

Troops of the Nigeria Army have been deployed to Doka community in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State in a joint effort with the council to restore law and order and address lingering security concerns.

The deployment followed a meeting between Doma Local Government Council officials and security agencies with community leaders in Doka on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Deputy Chairman of Doma LGC, Hon. Ibrahim Yusuf Edeh, led the council’s delegation to the meeting on behalf of the council Chairman Hon. Jonathan Okuba Addra.

He was joined by the Divisional Police Officer, Director of the Department of State Services, Vigilante Commandant, Supervisory Councillor for Works, Housing and Special Duties Hon. Suleiman Adamu Ogah, Senior Special Adviser Emmanuel Sebu, PhD, and Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Ahmed Ojiri.

Speaking during the engagement, Edeh urged residents of Doka to commend Governor Abdullahi A. Sule and the Doma LGC Chairman for their prompt response to the security situation.

He said community members expressed optimism about the intervention and pledged to cooperate with security operatives by providing useful information to prevent further threats.

A senior army officer addressed the gathering and said the troops were deployed to protect lives, maintain law and order, and respect constituted authority.

He assured farmers that they could return to their farms without fear and warned that anyone found breaking the law would face decisive action.

The District Head of Doka also commended Governor Sule and the Doma LGC Chairman for their support.

He pledged that the community would remain peaceful and law-abiding, and vowed to back the army and government in sustaining peace in the area.

Local government officials said the collaboration with the Nigeria Army is aimed at ending insecurity in the Doka axis and enabling residents to live without fear.