5 killed in Taraba tribal clash

No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed in a clash between the Kuteb-speaking tribe and the Fulani herdsmen in Takum, the headquarters of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

It was gathered that the clash occurred on Sunday, May 21, when some Fulani herdsmen took their cattle to the market for sale and were allegedly attacked by the Kuteb youths.

An eyewitness, who declined to be named, disclosed that shortly after the attack, some Hausa traders joined forces with the Fulani to repel the Kuteb youths which led to the death of five persons.

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The eyewitness added that a yet-to-be-ascertained number of people were injured in the attack.

He said: The incident has led to the market being shot down for fear of attacks.

“The Fulani and Kuteb-speaking tribes have been at loggerheads for months now in Ussa Local Government Area, so I think the attack today is a way of revenge.

“From where I’m talking to you now, I heard there is a curfew already imposed and it has not deterred feuding parties from setting homes and shops on fire.”

Meanwhile, Taraba State Police Command has yet to speak on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

The Star