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The Taraba State Police Command confirms an ambush attack on residents of Kofai Amadu community in Takum Local Government Area, leaving one person dead.
The Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed an ambush attack on residents of Kofai Amadu community in Takum Local Government Area of the state.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at about 4:00 p.m. in a busy trading hub where residents of different ethnic groups were engaged in commercial activities.
Eyewitnesses said panic erupted when gunshots were suddenly heard from a nearby bush close to the yam market area, forcing farmers, traders, and market users to flee for safety.
Victim Found Dead As Security Restores Calm
Amid the chaos, some farmers in surrounding farmlands reported seeing armed attackers moving around a settlement about two kilometres from the market.
As the panic spread, the lifeless body of a young man with gunshot wounds was discovered. Community members alerted security operatives, who arrived at the scene to restore calm and begin preliminary investigations.
Residents have since called on security agencies to increase surveillance in the area and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Police Confirm Attack, Identify Suspected Assailants
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Victor Mshelizah, said he was briefed about an ambush on individuals who had gone to their homes in the crisis-affected area to retrieve belongings.
He explained that the victims were allegedly attacked by armed men described as Fulani militia, adding that one person was shot and confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Community Urges Vigilance
Residents of Kofai Amadu have appealed for enhanced security patrols and proactive intelligence gathering to prevent further attacks.
Local leaders also urged the government to address recurring violence in the region and support displaced families affected by the crisis.
