March 07, (THEWILL) – Armed herdsmen have reportedly killed more than 20 persons, following an attack on Tor-Damsa community in Donga local government area of Taraba state in the early hours of Monday.
The spokesman for the state police command, Usman Abubakar, who confirmed the incident, said the number of casualties in the attack have not been ascertained.
Chief Uma Ugondo, Village Head of Tor-Damsa, told newsmen that they were still recovering bodies of those killed.
Ugondo explained that there was a little misunderstanding between Fulani herders with Tiv farmers in the area, but efforts were underway to resolve the scuffle when the herdsmen attacked the community.
He said he made frantic efforts with the Fulani leaders to restore normalcy, all to no avail.
“We had an issue with fulani herders, but we reached a truce and they had assured us of peace. I am taken aback as we woke up this morning to witness a massive attack on our community as over 15 villages had been razed down and many feared dead.
“As I am talking, we are yet to recover all bodies of those killed, but more than 20 corpses have been recovered.
“We are in a situation of despair as we would not know whether the attack will continue, that is why I am calling on the state to provide security and as well intervene with relief materials for thousands that have been rendered homeless and stranded”, said Ugondo.
