Daily Post· 1h ago· 1 min read
Suspected bandits have renewed attacks on several communities in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing five people, injuring several others and forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes over the past month.
The attackers are reported to have taken control of communities including Kunini, Jimlari, Garin-Magaji, Donnada and Garin-Dogo, where residents say kidnappings and violent attacks have become frequent.
Among those abducted was the village head of Garin-Magaji, Jauro Tace, who was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint and later released after a ransom was allegedly paid.
Residents said the five victims were killed in separate attacks carried out between June 30 and July 27, 2026, mostly during kidnapping attempts.
DAILY POST visited the affected communities and confirmed that hundreds of residents, particularly Fulani families, have fled their settlements and are…
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