Residents said that intelligence gathered from within the area indicated that the attackers were plotting simultaneous assaults on Peva–Chanchanji and Kufai Ahmadu towns, both within the Ward.
The Nigeria Police Force, Taraba State Command, has commenced an investigation into the alleged invasion of the Chanchanji community in the Takum Local Government Area of the state by armed herders.
As the killer-herders sparked fear and tension in the community, residents, including one Terkula Yooso and one Philip Abur, said on Tuesday that armed herders were seen moving into Chanchanji Ward from neighbouring Donga Local Government Area, planning coordinated attacks on nearby settlements.
Residents said that intelligence gathered from within the area indicated that the attackers were plotting simultaneous assaults on Peva–Chanchanji and Kufai Ahmadu towns, both within the Ward.
Yooso expressed deep concern over the situation, citing a history of previous attacks blamed on the same group.
“These militants have struck several surrounding villages, displacing thousands. Many residents are already taking refuge in Peva and Amadu. We cannot survive another round of violence,” Yooso said.
Also, Abur, who also appealed for urgent government intervention, warned that the situation could escalate quickly if security agencies failed to act.
“The signs are clear. The government must act immediately to avert tragedy,” Abur said.
The alarm in Chanchanji followed a recent warning by the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum, Rev. Fr. George Dogo, who expressed concern over renewed attacks on communities in the region.
The cleric had earlier noted what he described as a “widening security breach” across parts of the local government.
Residents lamented that the area had become increasingly unsafe due to repeated assaults and delayed government responses.
They appealed for the rapid deployment of security personnel to forestall another outbreak of violence.
The Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command, Victor Ishaku, confirmed that the command had received the report and had launched an investigation.
He, however, said no further updates were available as of the time of filing this report.
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