Scores killed in renewed Taraba communal clash
Story from Ahmed USMAN, Jalingo
A reprisal attack by suspected herdsman on Tor-Damisa community in Donga local government area of Taraba state has resulted in the death of about 26 persons including women and children with houses and property worth millions of Naira destroyed.
Reports gathered from the area indicated that the attack was carried out at the early hours of Monday, 7th March, 2022 and it may not unconnected with an earlier attack on Fulani herder who was allegedly shot on by a Tiv farmer in the area.
Speaking to newsmen via phone, Village head of the community, Zaki Ugondo Uma, explained that more bodies were still being recovered.
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Ugondo explained that there was a little misunderstanding between Fulani headers and some Tiv farmers in the community and that he made frantic efforts with the Fulani leaders to restore normalcy.
“Some farmers had an issue with Fulani herders, but we reached a truce and they assured us of peace.
“I am taken aback as we woke up this morning to witness a massive attack on our community affecting over 15 villages.
“As am talking, we are yet to recover all bodies, but more than 26 corpses have been recovered. We are in a situation of despair as we don’t know if the attack will continue. I am calling on the state to provide security and as well intervene with relief materials for thousands that have been rendered homeless.
When our our reporter contacted the leadership of Taraba State Chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breaders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on the matter, an official of the association promised to give clarification on the issue but did not respond to calls or messages sent to him up to the time of this publication.
The Police Public Relation Officer of the Taraba State Police Command, DSP Usman Abdullahi confirmed the case while responding to journalists on phone.
