Nigeria: 30 Killed in Taraba Communal Clash
- Suspected armed gangs attacked villages in Karim-Lamido, Taraba State, Nigeria, early Saturday, killing about 30 people and destroying property.
- The violence followed previous raids by bandits known locally as armed gangs who have frequently targeted northeast Nigerian communities including Karim-Lamido.
- Eyewitnesses reported finding 16 bodies in Magani and 13 in Munga villages, while Governor Agbu Kefas condemned the violence as "horrendous and unacceptable."
- Authorities dispatched police and Mobile Force units to the affected area, while Governor Kefas assured that all appropriate steps have been taken to halt the violence and ensure those accountable face justice.
- The attacks attracted criticism for the state government’s slow response, overshadowed the recent Taraba Investment Summit, and raised concerns about ongoing insecurity.
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Nigeria: 30 Killed in Taraba Communal Clash
Gunmen last Friday launched a deadly attack on the Munga Lelau community in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing over 30 people and razing numerous houses and food stores worth several millions of naira.
Fresh violence in Taraba claims 30 lives, sparks criticism over govt response
A renewed wave of violence in Taraba State has left more than 30 people dead and dozens displaced following attacks on Munga and Magami villages in Karim-Lamido local government council. The assaults, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders in the early hours of Saturday, also resulted in the destruction of homes and properties, compounding fears among residents and casting a shadow over the state’s recent investment drive. The inciden…
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