Gunmen kill three worshippers in Taraba
Gunmen have reportedly killed three people and injured several others on Sunday when returning from Church at Jenuwa Nyifiye community in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
While confirming the incident to newsmen on Tuesday, the Sate’s Police Command Public Relations Officers, Abdullahi Usman, said the gunmen were suspected to be members of a Fulani militia.
Usman said the gunmen stormed the community when some worshippers were returning from church services and shot at people indiscriminately.
He said three people were killed and several others injured during the attack, adding that soldiers and police personnel were eventually able to repel the attackers.
It was learnt that many houses were touched during the attack.
A monarch in the community, Godson Danlami, described the attack as “very pathetic.” He subsequently advised the state government to collaborate with security agencies to bring an end to criminal activities in the community and the council at large.
In the last few years, Southern Taraba, especially Takum has witnessed fierce attacks by suspected bandits and kidnappers. Fatal communal classes have also rife in the area.
Residents said several criminal groups operates in the area.
