On Sunday, an attack carried out by gunmen in Jenuwa Nyifiye community, located in the Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, resulted in the death of three individuals and left several others injured.
Confirming the incident to the media on Tuesday, Abdullahi Usman, the spokesperson of the Taraba State Police Command, stated that the gunmen were believed to be members of a Fulani militia.
According to Usman, the assailants targeted the community as worshippers were returning from church services, engaging in indiscriminate shooting.
He further reported that three individuals lost their lives, and numerous others sustained injuries during the attack. The security forces, including soldiers and police personnel, successfully repelled the attackers.
The attack also led to the destruction of multiple houses, as informed by PREMIUM TIMES.
The traditional ruler of the community, Godson Danlami, described the attack as “very pathetic.” He subsequently advised the state government to collaborate with security agencies to bring an end to criminal activities in the community and the council at large.
In the last few years, Southern Taraba, especially Takum has been in the news as a result of attacks by suspected bandits and kidnappers. Fatal communal classes have also rife in the area.
Residents said several criminal groups operates in the area.