A Sunday night attack by suspected herdsmen on Tudiri village in Ardo Kola local government and Kasuan Baila area of Jalingo, Taraba state, led to the death of one person while several houses were also burnt.

According to the Taraba State Police Command, the heavily armed bandits rode on motorcycles to invade Tudiri Village via Jauro Yinu ward, Ardo Kola local government area and set houses ablaze.

The timely intervention of security operatives was said to have curtailed the situation from going out of control.

A resident, Amos Tijam, who claimed to be a victim of the attack, told The Punch that one person was killed, houses burnt and shops looted in the attack which was later hijacked by hoodlums.

Tijam explained that three vehicles, three tricycles and many shops in Kasuan Baila were burnt and looted in the attack that lasted for several hours.

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But the Taraba State Police command while confirming the attack on Monday said no life was lost in the attack.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP David Misal in a statement issued in Jalingo on Monday said only shops were looted.

Misal said,

“At about 1800hrs heavily armed bandits on motorcycles invaded Tudiri Village via Jauro Yinu ward, Ardo Kola local government area and set houses ablaze.

“The command immediately mobilized patrol teams to the area, but before their arrival the hoodlums have fled to the bush.

“It is unfortunate that some youths being apprehensive of the development blocked Nukkai, Kasuwan Bera, ATC highway in Jalingo and set disuse tyres on fire.

“Consequently, three vehicles, two motorcycles and three Tricycles were burnt, but with the timely intervention of security operatives, the situation was brought under control.

“No death was recorded and the situation is being closely monitored by the security agencies in a bid to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.”

During a visit to the area on Monday afternoon, heavily armed security men were stationed in the area, while residents were seen packing their property out into the city center.

One of the fleeing residents, Mrs. Hannah Musa said the area was no longer safe despite presence of security personnel.

 

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