20 killed, 10,000 displaced in Taraba communal crisis

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 20 persons lost their lives and about 10,000 others were displaced in the recent communal clash in Dan-Anacha village in Gassol local government area of Taraba state.

Sa’ad Bello, the agency’s coordinator in charge of Adamawa and Taraba operational offices, confirmed the development to NAN in Yola, capital of Adamawa state capital.

Bello said the displaced persons, mostly children and women, were camped in four camps in the state.

“So far, 20 people were killed and about 10,000 internally displaced in the recent communal crisis between farmers and herdsmen in Dan-Anacha village in Gassol LGA of Taraba state,” Bello said.

He said the number of injured persons had not been ascertained.

Bello commended the efforts of Taraba State Emergency Management Agency for reaching out to the affected areas.

He said NEMA was contacting security operatives on the safety situation to enable its members reach all affected areas with additional humanitarian assistance.