Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - A soldier has been k!lled, while two others are missing following an attack on troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident
occurred on Monday, December 15, 2025 during a security operation in a bush
area of Takum, which has been prone to clashes involving militia
elements.
A source said soldiers from a special forces unit along with
police, NSCDC were deployed to provide security for Tiv farmers harvesting
their farm produce when they were attacked by hoodlums suspected to be local
militia in Taraba state.
According to the source, one soldiers was k!lled during the
attack.
The source further disclosed that following the incident,
soldiers cordoned off the venue of the Miyetti Allah executives’ election at
the FGR Samsokwa Hall, in Takum, and arrested male executives of the
association present at the venue.
Though it was yet to establish if they were involved in the
attack.
Another sources pointed accusing finger at the Taraba state
special adviser on security allegedly to be behind the Militia.
Though, Zagazola cannot independently verify the claim.
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