Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following a renewed outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in the Bandawa community, in Karim-Lamido local government council of Taraba State.
The deadly clash, which occurred on Wednesday, is the latest in a string of violent confrontations that have plagued rural communities across the state in recent months.
According to eyewitnesses, the soldiers were deployed to the area to help restore order but were caught in the crossfire between the warring factions.
“The fighting started early in the morning and escalated rapidly.
“In the process of trying to intervene, two soldiers lost their lives,” said a community leader.
The violence, at the time of filing this report, has triggered widespread panic, forcing residents to flee their homes.
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