On Tuesday, two individuals tragically lost their lives in the village of Gbuo, located in the Akate Ward of Donga Local Government Council in Taraba State.
According to reports, suspected militias launched a sudden attack on the village, unleashing a hail of gunfire that resulted in the deaths of the victims.
Chief Ugondo Uma, the traditional ruler of the Tiv ethnic group in Donga Council, confirmed the incident and condemned the attack as unprovoked.
He expressed his concern over the increasing frequency of such attacks in the Gbuo and Akinde villages, emphasizing that they have become a distressing pattern without adequate security measures in place.
Chief Uma highlighted that the attack occurred while farmers were engaged in their routine agricultural activities, underscoring the peaceful nature of the community.
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Chief Uma called upon the security agencies and the state government to take immediate action to prevent any further occurrences of such violence.
Given that the majority of the population in the area are farmers, he appealed for intensified security checks along the Donga-Wukari border to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
The traditional ruler emphasized the need for a swift response to address this alarming trend and protect the livelihoods of the peace-loving people in the region.
The state command of the Nigerian Police Force, in a press briefing on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to eradicating the activities of criminals who are causing distress to the residents of Taraba State.
They assured the public that efforts would be made to flush out these hoodlums and restore peace and security to the affected areas.
The police command acknowledged the urgency of the situation and pledged to work tirelessly to bring an end to the violence that has disrupted the lives of the people in the state.
