At least 17 people have been reportedly killed by suspected Jukun militia who launched a coordinated attack on returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Tse Ajogo village, Wukari LGA, Taraba state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism
publication, eight others were injured during the attack on Wednesday, December
10.
The publication said the attackers invaded the village at
about 6am, firing sporadically at residents and IDPs, adding that several
others remain unaccounted for, while seven houses were set ablaze during the
assault.
Makama reported that sources familiar with the incident said
the attack is the second on returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo within a two-month
period.
The village, located approximately four kilometres from
Rafin Kada town, has been described as highly vulnerable to militia invasion.
The report noted that the assailants were heavily armed and
coordinated their attack to inflict maximum damage and disrupt resettlement
efforts.
Authorities have called for heightened vigilance in the area
and urged troops to sustain patrols along key routes to protect resettling
communities.
Security operatives are working to track and neutralise the
attackers.
Residents of Tiv communities in Taraba have been advised to
remain cautious and report any suspicious movements to authorities, while
prayers have been offered for peace to return to the affected areas.
When Abdullahi Usman, spokesperson of the
Taraba police command, was contacted on the report, he said a new PRO has just been appointed
and promised to share the officer’s contact. He was yet to do so as of press
time.
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