10 feared killed as Fulani herdsmen attack Taraba village

No fewer than ten persons have been killed and several others injured after Fulani herdsman reportedly clad in army uniform attacked Nwokyo village in Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba State on Tuesday.

It was learnt that the attack, which was ongoing at the time of filling this report, has also led to massive destruction of property including the only Millennium Development Goals (MDG) project in the village as well as worship centres.

A villager who failed to identified himself told newsmen that the attack was still ongoing, “The herdsmen who were dressed in military uniforms caught the villagers unaware. Some were burnt beyond recognitions in their houses. Some people were even burnt with the MDG hospital.”

State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Joseph Kwaji, who confirmed the incident said he could not ascertain number of casualties.

“It has been confirmed that there is crisis there but as of now, we do not have full information on the number of casualties and the numbers of wounded,” Kwaji added that security personnel had been drafted to the area.

“As I am talking to you now, we have already drafted our men to the area,” he added.