People suspected to be herdsmen,
yesterday, attacked Coromo and two other villages in Gassol Local
Government Area of Taraba State, killing about 12 persons and wounding
about 18 others seriously. Local sources said those killed included
seven men, two women and children, while 13 houses were burnt.
Information about the attack was
sketchy, last night, but it was said that the herdsmen launched the
attack following a long standing land dispute over farm lands.
The herdsmen reportedly stormed the town
in the night and started attacking Tivs who had come back to farm on
their lands. It was said that hundreds of the natives fled to
neighbouring villages while others ran to the Gassol B Police Divisional
headquarters for their safety.
Sources at the police headquarters
confirmed the incident, saying that armed policemen had been dispatched
to the affected communities to maintain peace.
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