Herdsmen brutally attack three Tiv and Jukun villages in Wukari LGA of Taraba State, killing six and injuring many

Fulani herdsmen have brutally attacked three Tiv and Jukun villages in Wukari LGA of Taraba State, killing six and injuring 14 people at the weekend.Sources also added that there were other attacks in Gassol, Takum and Donga communities. In the latest offensive, Fulani marauders attacked and reduced the entire Tundun-Wada, a Jukun settlement to ashes.

Scores were also feared killed in the broad-day attack, eye-witnesses said. A member of the Taraba State House of Assembly representing Wukari II constituency, Hon. Daniel Ishaya Gani said the victims are Tiv and Jukun farmers.

How Fulani Herdmen Slaughter 35 People In Taraba State

No fewer than 35 persons were reportedly killed yesterday with properties worth millions of naira burnt in an attack between Tivs and Fulanis at Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The affected communities include: Ikyo, Catholic Church Agwaza, Kokonbo, Azer, Lijam, Akesa, Tyow Doshima, Tse Saka and Kwaghlando districts respectively.

An eyes witness said, armed men identified to be Fulani herdsmen, numbering over 70, invaded eight communities/villages and other surrounding areas at about 2p.m. and engaged in shooting and burning of houses. Over 35 persons were killed by the gun men in different villages, while others sustained various degrees of injuries.