Wilson Adekumola
The chieftaincy clashes that sparked off between the Karim Jo and the Wurukun communities in Karim-Lamido Local Council of Taraba State, due to the appointment of a second-class chief claimed 13 lives, several houses burnt, and many residents were displaced.
According to the Guardian, sources from the affected community said the crisis was caused by the creation of the chiefdom.
It was gathered that over 13 bodies have so far been identified, as at the time of filing this report.
The crisis which was said to have started few days ago, escalated following the alleged involvement of soldiers who intimidated and harassed youths from the rival community.
It was said that the state government’s decision to relocate the headquarters of the chiefdom in Karim, also contributed to the crisis, which has led to wanting destruction of human lives and valuables.
According to a source, valuables and property have been destroyed in the affected community calling on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency call the soldiers to order.
Meanwhile, casualties numbering over 13 have been reportedly confirmed dead, the state police command claimed, “only two deaths have so far been recorded.”
The Command Spokesman, Abdullahi Usman, who made the confirmation, disclosed that mobile policemen, as well as regular policemen from nearby local councils, have been deployed to the area.
The PPRO who said normalcy has been restored to the troubled council area, said apart from the policemen, several numbers of soldiers have also been drafted to the council.
Tags: Taraba State
