17 Feared Killed, Others Missing As Armed Men Attack Returning IDPs
No fewer than 17 persons were reportedly murdered following an unprovoked attack by armed men, suspected to be the Jukun militia, in Tse Ajogo village, Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State.
The armed men, according to security expert, Zagazola Makama, launched a coordinated attack on returning Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the village, leading to the death of 17 persons, while others are still missing.
Makama said the sad incident happened on Wednesday at about 6 am.
Quoting reliable sources, noted that the latest incident marks the second attack on returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo within a two-month period.
The attackers were said to have stormed the village with dangerous weapons, firing indiscriminately at residents and IDPs.
Makama said authorities have called for heightened vigilance in the area and urged troops to sustain patrols along key routes to protect resettling communities.
“Security operatives are working to track and neutralise the attackers,” he said in a post on his official X handle.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
