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Two soldiers k!lled in renewed Taraba farmers-herders clash

Two soldiers have been confirmed d3ad following a fresh outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in Bandawa community, located…

Two soldiers have been confirmed d3ad following a fresh outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in Bandawa community, located in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State. The deadly clash, which erupted on Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025 is the latest in a wave of violent confrontations that have continued to unsettle rural communities across the state. Eyewitnesses who spoke with the guardian said the soldiers were deployed in the area as part of a peacekeeping effort but were fatally caught in the crossfire between the opposing groups. The fighting started early in the morning and escalated rapidly. In the process of trying to intervene, two soldiers lost their lives, said a local community leader. The renewed violence has triggered panic across the area, with many residents fleeing their homes in fear. Several farmlands and houses were reportedly set ablaze during the confrontation. Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Taraba State Police Command, James Leshen, said security personnel had been dispatched to the area to restore order. Security agencies have been mobilised to the community to contain the situation and prevent further loss of lives, Leshen stated, adding that a full assessment of casualties was ongoing. Reacting to the incident, Musa Garba, a youth leader in Karim-Lamido, described the soldiers d3aths as a tragic reminder of the need for stronger government action. “Our people are tired of running from their ancestral homes. We need a lasting solution to these senseless k!llings, he said. While the Nigerian Army has yet to issue an official statement, the incident was confirmed by its acting spokesperson, Lieutenant Umar Mohammad.  The post Two soldiers k!lled in renewed Taraba farmers-herders clash appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

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