Two persons and several others were injured when gunmen suspected to be Fulani terrorists invaded Aungwan Agbadorough, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba on Tuesday.
Fulani herdsmen have been terrorising farmers in central and southern parts of Taraba State, especially since 2013, forcing thousands to flee their ancestral homes.
The incident, according to an eyewitness, Abel Kume, happened at about 2:30a.m. when the villagers were deep asleep.
“We heard gunshots at about 2:30a.m. and we quickly rushed out and took cover. At daybreak, we discovered that the attackers killed two and left three others in their pool of blood and we called the police who came and evacuated the corpses and the injured.
“The injured are currently receiving treatment at a private clinic in Bali. This renewed attack has raised a serious doubt about the security of farmers, especially Tiv farmers, in the central and southern parts of the state,” he said.
Agbadorough village is less than two kilometres to Bali town, headquarters of Bali local government area.
The attack came less than 48 hours after irate youths killed six persons in Bornon Kurku area of Bali local government, forcing people to flee for safety to neighbouring Dan-Anacha and Jalingo, the state capital.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Joseph Kwaji, could not be reached for confirmation.
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