THREE DEAD, OTHERS INJURED IN BANDIT ATTACK ON TARABA COMMUNITY
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By: Motunrayo Aniwura
Three people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a violent attack by armed men on Bandawa, an agrarian community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The violence reportedly began early this week when a group of armed herders invaded the community, leading to the killing of a farmer who had confronted them over grazing cattle on his farmland.
In a subsequent incident, another farmer was ambushed and killed while riding his motorcycle.
The tragedy deepened when a boat carrying women and children fleeing the area capsized, resulting in the death of one woman.
Mathias Manyi, National President of the Bandawa Community Development Association, condemned the attacks as “barbaric and unfortunate” and expressed shock, noting that the community had long maintained peaceful coexistence with herders.
The District Head of Bandawa, Yushau Sharia, confirmed he had advised the evacuation of women and children for safety and warned residents against retaliatory attacks. He also called on security agencies to station personnel in the community to prevent further violence.
“We appreciate the swift response from the military,” Sharia said. “But we need more. I urge the state government and other security agencies to join the effort to restore peace. What happened is a tragedy for our people.”
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He also highlighted Bandawa’s importance as a hub for large-scale farming, attracting seasonal farmers from Sokoto, Jigawa, Kano, Yobe, and Lagos states.
In response to the attack, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, visited the community to assess the situation.
He assured residents that those responsible for the killings would be brought to justice.
“Anyone involved in the killings in Bandawa will not go unpunished,” Uwa stated. “We are reinforcing troops and launching a comprehensive investigation to prevent a recurrence. Protecting lives and property remains our top priority.”
The Bandawa attack has increased worries about rural communities’ lack of security and highlighted how urgently state and federal authorities must continue to intervene.
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