By Samson Obande,  Lafia

Governor Abdullahi Sule has approved the appointment of two illustrious sons of Doma Local Government Area as members of the reconstituted Nasarawa State Security Advisory Committee.

They are Brig. Gen. Jafaru Agbashi Ebu (Rtd) and DIG Mohammed Ali Doma (Rtd). Both officers have distinguished careers in the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force respectively.

The appointments were contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran.

Governor Sule named Maj. Gen. Iliyasu Isah Abbah (Rtd) as Chairman of the committee.

Other members include: 

– AVM. Bimitawuza Dauda Solomon (Rtd)

– Brig. Gen. Jafaru Agbashi Ebu (Rtd)

– DIG Mohammed Ali Doma (Rtd)

– Wg. Cdr. Umar Mohammed Awe (Rtd)

– Wg. Cdr. Mukhtar Usman (Rtd) 

– CP Isa Usman Baba (Rtd)

– CSC Adamu Tanko Umar (Rtd) 

Iliya Sunday was appointed Secretary of the committee.

According to the statement, the committee will be inaugurated by the governor on Monday, 17th August, 2026.

The Security Advisory Committee is expected to provide strategic guidance to the state government on security matters and support efforts aimed at sustaining peace and stability across Nasarawa State.

The Chairman, Maj. Gen. Iliyasu Isah Abbah (Rtd), previously served as Secretary of the Nigerian Army. He also led troops in multinational and joint military operations where he recorded notable successes.

The appointment of seasoned security experts, including the two retired senior officers from Doma, is seen as part of the administration’s renewed strategy to strengthen security governance in the state.