The Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum, has raised the alarm over renewed attacks by suspected herders on several communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, leading to widespread destruction of farmlands and mass displacement of residents.
The alarm came as no fewer than 10 herders were reportedly killed in a reprisal attack at a Fulani settlement in Tilli community of Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday.
This is just as Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday vowed that the security and stability of Ondo State were non-negotiable, following recent planned attacks on the state by the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP.
Meanwhile, Osun State government has warned against politicising security, if the country must win the war on insecurity.
On the invasion of communities in Taraba State, the Parish priest, Very Rev. Fr. George Dogo, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, describing the situation as “disturbing and devastating,” calling for urgent government intervention to avert further bloodshed and humanitarian crisis.
According to him, the crisis erupted on September 19, 2025, following an attack on security personnel in Aye Twar, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of neighbouring Benue State.
The violence, according to him, reportedly spilled over into border communities in Takum, where armed herders allegedly invaded farmlands and settlements.
The affected areas include Dogon Gawa, Tor Gbenger, Jenuwa Nyifiye, Jenuwa Gaba, Jenuwa Gida, Jenuwa Ruwa, Jenuwa Nytsu, Kwari, and Ribasi — where “farms of all kinds” were reportedly destroyed.
In Asuku and Mbakyula villages, the church reported that two people were critically injured, while about 150 residents were displaced.
It stated further that another 200 people were said to have fled from Imbor, Mbaaga, Chakera, Hoyo, Mbayatsav, Genda, and Ikyor communities after their farms were destroyed.
Over 10 Fulani killed in reprisal attack in Kebbi
In Kebbi, no fewer than 10 herders were reportedly killed in a reprisal attack at a Fulani settlement in Tilli community of Bunza Local Government Area on Sunday.
A local told our correspondent that the reprisal attack was carried out in the area, following the killing of a vigilante member by Lakurawa bandits.It was gathered that the killing of the vigilante was blamed on the Fulani residing in the area.
Vanguard also learned that over 10 of them were killed, while several sustained injuries during a raid carried out in their settlement by some suspected members of the community.
