Crime

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Community in Taraba State

Published by Tope Fakinlede on May 24th, 2025.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Community in Taraba State

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Residents of Karim Lamido Local Government Area in Taraba State were thrown into mourning following a deadly attack by individuals suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The assault, which took place yesterday, resulted in the loss of several lives, though the exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed.

Local sources report that the assailants stormed the area, unleashing violence on unsuspecting residents. Security agencies have yet to issue a detailed statement regarding the incident or the steps being taken to restore calm in the region.

The attack adds to a growing list of violent clashes attributed to ongoing farmer-herder tensions in parts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, often rooted in disputes over land use, grazing rights, and resource control.

More About the Situation

Karim Lamido is a local government area located in the northern part of Taraba State, Nigeria. It has experienced sporadic violence in recent years, often involving communal disputes, including those between sedentary farming communities and nomadic herders. These clashes are part of a broader conflict pattern affecting the Middle Belt, where environmental pressures, ethnic divisions, and weak enforcement of conflict resolution mechanisms often exacerbate violence.