By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
Killer herdsmen on Monday attacked displaced farmers harvesting crops in Vande village, Amadu, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing at least four people.
The monarch of the affected community, Zaki Simon Terhemba, revealed that the victims were ambushed while harvesting produce, escorted by soldiers.
Zaki Terhemba said about eleven vehicles and several motorcycles conveyed the people to the farms.
Spokesperson of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Lt Umar Muhammad told our Correspondent that the Brigade is currently investigating the situation.
He insisted that the Brigade remains firmly committed to protecting the lives and property of the people, and warned that any group fermenting trouble will face stiff resistance from the army.
Our Correspondent reports that villages around Kofai-Amadu and Chanchanji have been destroyed by killer herdsmen and over a hundred people have been killed in the area since the commencement of harvest season this year.
