More than 42 people have been killed in a brutal overnight assault on two villages in Taraba State's Karim-Lamido LGA.
The attackers, suspected to be armed herdsmen, stormed Munga Lalau and Munga Doso around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, opening fire on residents in their sleep.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as a bloodbath, with over 50 armed men riding motorcycles and shooting indiscriminately. “They came suddenly and started shooting. We ran for our lives,” said Aliyu Buba, a survivor from Munga Lalau.
A soldier involved in the rescue confirmed that 42 bodies were recovered by Saturday afternoon, but the death toll could rise as search efforts continue. Grieving families held mass burials under tight security on Sunday.
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Governor Agbu Kefas condemned the killings and promised swift justice, calling the attack “an act of pure evil.” This incident is the latest in a series of violent clashes between herders and farmers in the state.
Taraba has suffered numerous attacks in recent years, with major incidents in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Despite increased security measures, deadly conflicts persist due to land disputes and ethnic tensions.
Residents are calling on the federal government to urgently step in. “We’ve buried our families. Who will protect us now?” asked Vincent Dadiya, a survivor.
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