From Godwin Agia, in Jalingo
No fewer than four persons have been reported killed following a fresh conflict that erupted between herders and farmers in Karim-Lamido LGA of Taraba State.
The violence which occurred in Bambur community of the council, was reported to have started on Thursday after a heated argument over farmland escalated, resulting in fatalities and injuries of varying degrees.
Confirming the incident, the council chairman, Bitrus Danjos, said that measures have been taken to prevent further loss of lives and property.
He disclosed that security personnel have been deployed to the affected areas to restore normalcy.
“When the issue arose, the council acted swiftly by collaborating with security agencies to bring the situation under control,” Danjos said.
Though he could not give the exact figure of those who sustained injuries, he confirmed that those injured are currently receiving medical attention at Bambur General Hospital and Zailani Dispensary.
He urged the warring parties to embrace peace, assuring the community that efforts are ongoing to resolve the matter amicably through dialogue and other measures.
“The council is committed to ensuring a peaceful resolution and has taken various steps to engage stakeholders in meaningful discussions,” Danjos emphasized.
Also confirming the report, the Taraba State Police Command, through its spokesperson, Usman Abubakar, said heavily armed anti riot policemen have been drafted to the area, and that normalcy had been restored.
While residents of the community claimed that four deaths were recorded, Police sources told our reporter that only one person was killed, and two others injured.
