Suspected herdsmen have killed at least six people in an attack on Utsua Daa and Baafada villages around Gazabu and Takalafia communities in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.
A relative of one of the victims, Tyokua Ayoo, who spoke with Punch, disclosed that the gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked the communities on Thursday afternoon.
Ayoo while narrating the incident noted that many people on the farm when the attack happened fled to Bali town without returning to their homes for fear of being killed.
“The attack on Utsua Daa Village in Takalafia Ward happened around 10 am and two persons were killed, while that of Baafada in Gazabu and Mambilla Road happened around 2 pm claiming the lives of four persons.”
“One person is missing and several people were injured and houses set ablaze.”
“Some of those injured are receiving treatment at Santa Maria Catholic hospital in Bali.”
In another development, not less than four people have lost their lives in Iseyin, Oyo State during a clash between some Customs officers and smugglers.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon when come residents of the community were still celebrating the Eld-Fitri festival.
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