Gunmen kill 3 in Taraba, soldiers gun down 1 bandit
Three people have been killed and several others injured following an attack by armed men on the Bandawa community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The attack reportedly occurred just days after a farmer in the community was allegedly killed during a confrontation with herdsmen who had invaded farmlands. Mathias Manyi, the […]
Three people have been killed and several others injured following an attack by armed men on the Bandawa community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The attack reportedly occurred just days after a farmer in the community was allegedly killed during a confrontation with herdsmen who had invaded farmlands.
Mathias Manyi, the National President of Bandawa Community Development Association, described the incident as barbaric and unfortunate.
Also reacting to the incident, the District Head of Bandawa, Yushau Sharia, said he had directed that women and children be evacuated from the community for safety.
Taraba Police Command spokesman, ASP Lanshe James, confirmed the attack in a phone interview with Daily Trust.
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Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has vowed not to spare those responsible.
In a related development, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Jalingo, on patrol along the Bandawa-Karim Lamido road, encountered the attackers and neutralised one bandit. They recovered an AK-47 rifle and 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.