Suspected herdsmen slaughter family of 4 in Danjuma’s community
Suspected herdsmen numbering 20, on Wednesday invaded Mbiya village in Takum local government area of Taraba state, slaughtering four members of a family.
The suspected herdsmen invaded the family’s farmland and set ablaze one Sunday Sabo, the head of the family and slaughtered his wife and children.
A 9-months-old toddler was said to have survived the attack which led to the death of others.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Commissioner, David Akinremi said the assailants attacked the victims in the early hours of the day.
“There is no confirmation yet, as to who they (the killers) are, and their motive.
“But no item seen to be stolen,” he said.
According to Hon. Shiban Tikare, the Chairman of Takum local government council, the deceased were slaughtered like chickens.
“A baby mysteriously survived the attack. The attackers whom we suspect to be Fulani herdsmen also attacked Basam, a village close to Rtd. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma’s farmhouse, setting the entire village ablaze,” Tikare added.
It would be recalled that Danjuma had, at the maiden convocation of the Taraba State University, and the 10th anniversary of the institution, said Nigerians should take up arms to defend themselves against attacks.
