Bandits have tormented eight communities in Taraba state, Nigeria, and authorities have freed ten captives, reports from Premium Times say.
A community leader told the media that the attackers operate from forest hideouts in neighbouring Plateau State, making it difficult for security forces to locate and neutralise them.
Taraba, located in the country’s eastern region, has seen a rise in violent incidents involving armed groups, prompting calls for an increased security presence.
While the exact number of victims and the circumstances of the captives’ release remain unclear, the incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by banditry in the region.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
