In the early hours of Wednesday, at approximately 6 a.m., gunmen launched a deadly ambush on a convoy of returning Internally Displaced Persons in Tse Ajogo village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The victims, primarily from the Tiv community, had only recently begun resettling in their homes after prolonged displacement caused by earlier violence.
The sudden attack shattered their hopes of rebuilding their lives.The assault claimed at least 17 lives and left eight people injured, while several others remain missing.
Beyond the tragic loss of life, the assailants torched seven residential buildings, further devastating families already grappling with the trauma of displacement and loss.Security analyst Zagazola Makama noted that Tse Ajogo, located roughly four kilometres from Rafin Kada, has suffered repeated militia raids, including a similar incident just two months ago.
Military and police units have intensified operations in the area, conducting manhunts for the perpetrators and strengthening patrols along key routes.
Local authorities have called on residents, especially within the Tiv community, to maintain vigilance and promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies as efforts continue to restore calm and deliver justice.
