Bandit Attack: Nigerians React As Residents Flee Jalingo

By Abimbola Johnson On Jun 17, 2019

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Pandemonium, yesterday, struck Jalingo, Taraba State capital as armed bandits allegedly stormed the state killing many and injuring several others.

It was gathered that unidentified gunmen shot sporadically killing up to 30 people in Jalingo.

Some reports have it that hundreds of people, including women and children ran away from the area.

A traveler, Mallam Musa Dauda, who narrowly escaped, said he saw many houses burning.

Nigerians have taken to the social media to react to the incident which is currently trending at number one on Twitter.

Jalingo Taraba state capital isn't safe, those coming in should take note please. Especially all the prospective NYSC members coming to Sibre Camp. #PrayForTaraba #TruthfullyHBK
— Habila Kwara Zakshi (Taraba Guest) (@hbkwara) June 17, 2019

What is happening in Jalingo? Why is it growing worse by the day?
— your fav home plug (@Sally_Khing) June 17, 2019

So over a hundred people died in Nigeria from yesterday- Zamfara, Taraba (Jalingo) and Borno. Sad times in Nigeria. Every human life must matter in this country regardless of age, sex, ethnicity and religion. We deserve more as Nigerians, we really do.
— M. B. Wapahyal (@Wapahyal) June 17, 2019

be paramount in the agenda of any government. Jalingo, Zamfara and other north Eastern states that are currently suffering one form of violence or the other do not deserve it. If only our leaders have leadership spirit and the interest of the people, the security of the
— Unusual-Marygold™ (@marygold_ade) June 17, 2019

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Some tweets are just demeaning and shows how much people lack empathy. What does votes got to do with the killings in Jalingo, Zamfara and other states? This is Nigeria, it's our country, irrespective of which state voted for which party, the security of lives and property shoul
— Unusual-Marygold™ (@marygold_ade) June 17, 2019

God be with the people of jalingo.

Something related to this happened in June 17th 2018 during nysc 3weeks orientation. Same date again.
Jalingo is not safe
— Ibukun Alawode (@iam_bobokanbai) June 17, 2019

I served in Taraba State University, Jalingo. The time I spent in Jalingo remains one of the best I've ever had.

Peaceful people, stress free environment.

It is sad that this is happening to a state I love so much.

My prayers are with them.@NGRSenate @NGRPresident
— Kehinde Augustine (@AJ_Kehinde) June 17, 2019

Well, since I can’t hop on a plane to Jalingo, I can at least correct some falsifications I see online starting with the fact that the crisis isn’t even ongoing in the heart of Jalingo or as serious as social media tries to portray it. Do have a lovely day
— Jemimah? (@faransaj) June 17, 2019

My soul cries…

But, who do we blame for our failure as a nation??!

Jalingo !!!!!…
— ©pauxy (@pauxy38) June 17, 2019

Herdsmen on rampage again.
Scores killed in Jalingo.

Dear God, please save your people from this evil group.
— JaNE? (@joeejio4) June 17, 2019

To the people asking if Taraba voted for Buhari before they can show empathy towards Jalingo, not that it matters but they didn't, Jalingo went red.

(Aside: I was also this vindictive weeks after the election but i had to fight for my humanity)

Pray for peace upon Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/Jqgq5cEGoF
— Desmond Joyce (@natubabe1) June 17, 2019

Recently, armed bandits have raided Zamafara state killing resident, and kidnapping others.

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to ensure that the security issue in the state is resolved.

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