Again, Herdsmen Kill Scores, Raze Houses In Taraba

No fewer than 30 people have been reportedly killed after some suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Jandeikyula village in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The suspected herdsmen were said to have besieged the village at about 7 p.m on Thursday.

Reports say the herdsmen equally razed several houses during the attack.

“Many people were killed in the attack. As I am speaking with you now, I don’t have the casualty figures, until when I am back from the village because I am on my way there now,” said Adi Grace, Chairman of Wukari LGA.

A former Chairman of Wukari Youths of Vision, Luka Agbo, said of the attack: “It is true that Jandeikyula village was attacked in the night and, from the reports we are getting, over 30 people were killed.

“The series of attacks in the state now make us live in fear because we can no longer go to bed with our two eyes closed.”

Also confirming the attack was a police spokesperson, David Misal, who said: “We are aware that an attack took place yesterday at Jandeikyula village in Wukari local government.

“As for the number of casualties, the information available to the command is still very sketchy. I hope to get back to you as soon as the actual details of the attack get to my desk” he said.