No fewer than 10 people have been killed and several houses burnt in fresh violence that erupted, yesterday, in Taraba State, witnesses say. However, police said six people died in the clashes between the Fulani and Mummuye ethnic groups in Lau Local Government Area of the state.

Since last Friday, there have been pockets of violence and reprisal attacks in some communities in the area. Between Friday and Saturday, eight persons were reportedly killed during communal clashes between the Mummuye and the Fulani communities of Lushi, Sakuwa, Hore Ladde and Garin Dogo.

Locals say yesterday’s violence started around 2 a.m. when a village, named Bonja, and Mayo-Kunga belonging to Fulani ethnic group, were attacked by suspected Mummuye youths. The attack on the Mayo-Kunga village led to reprisals attacks on neighbouring communities.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Taraba State, David Misal, said only six people were killed in the conflict. According to him, “since the Friday attack between the Fulani herdsmen and Mummuye farmers in Lushi, there have been reprisal attacks. “For now six, persons were confirmed killed on both sides, while several others have been arrested.” Mr. Misal, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, also confirmed that 80 houses had been torched.

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Posted: at 1-02-2017 08:00 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

The Police Relations Officer, David Misal, has said "ONLY 6 people were killed."

How many does he want to KILLED before it becomes a tragedy?

May the KILLED rest in peace.

Posted: at 1-02-2017 08:23 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Muhammadu Buhari is too old to handle the challenges facing Nigeria....the stress and pressure coming from the country problems is driving him crazy.

Posted: at 1-02-2017 08:36 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Fulani people are animals in human skin

Posted: at 1-02-2017 09:00 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIP to the dead..

Posted: at 1-02-2017 09:24 AM (7 years ago) | Hero

this is the type of news you will be hearing when majority in a country don't believe in GOD AND JESUS CHRIST! JOHN 10VS 10A SAYS devil came to steal, kill and destroy

Posted: at 1-02-2017 09:45 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming

WE DON'T SUPPOSE TO BE ONE COUNTRY WITH THESE PRIMITIVES

Posted: at 1-02-2017 09:57 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

vry soon dey will declare operation hunt and kill any fulani on sight bcs dis ppl are vampires

Posted: at 1-02-2017 10:00 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

O'boy na wa ooo, death everywhere in naija. RIP

Posted: at 1-02-2017 12:04 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

the killings is getting rampant these days... God pls help us ooo

Posted: at 1-02-2017 07:41 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

NobsmallTin at all....,,, chhaaaiiiii


 

Posted: at 1-02-2017 11:18 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Muhammadu Buhari is too old to handle the challenges facing Nigeria....the stress and pressure coming from the country problems is driving him crazy.

I just dey laugh how person wey no get hear go take know say wahala dey, when him know dey hear the complains.

Posted: at 2-02-2017 04:44 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Na wa ooooo confusion everywhere

Posted: at 2-02-2017 01:48 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

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