Gunmen kill one, abduct seven in Taraba community attack

Gunmen kill one, abduct seven in Taraba community attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men suspected to be bandits on Wednesday invaded Ilela village in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one person and abducting seven others, including women and a child.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the assailants stormed the village at about 10 a.m., shooting sporadically to scare residents before abducting their victims.

One of the villagers, Umaru Belangu, who reported the incident to security personnel, said the gunmen killed 35-year-old Abdu Dahiru during the attack.

Those kidnapped include Ladi Abdu (20), Salamatu Sani, Ramatu Sani, Marka Kabiru, Kabiru Sani, and a 10-year-old boy, Yau Alh. Lawan. All the victims are of Fulani origin and residents of Ilela village.

Following the report, a team of security personnel was immediately mobilised to the area, where they visited the scene and recovered two empty shells of ammunition.

Photographs were taken, and a search operation was launched in collaboration with local hunters and vigilante members to track the perpetrators and rescue the abductees.

Authorities say intensified monitoring and patrols are ongoing in the area to prevent further attacks and apprehend those responsible.

Gunmen kill one, abduct seven in Taraba community attack