FIVE people were killed in a clash between the Kuteb-speaking tribe and the Fulani herdsmen in Takum, the headquarters of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The attack took place on Sunday when some Fulani herdsmen took their cattle to the market for sale and were allegedly attacked by the Kuteb youths, with five deaths in the attack and counterattack.
After the attack, some Hausa traders reportedly joined forces with the Fulanis to repel the Kuteb youths which resulted in more injuries and unaccounted deaths.
”The incident has led to the market being shot down for fear of attacks,’’ a resident said.
”Remember, the Fulani and Kuteb-speaking tribes have been at loggerheads for months now in the Ussa Local Government Area, so I think the attack today is a way of revenge,’’ the resident who didn’t want to be mentioned added.
”From where I’m talking to you now, I heard there is a curfew already imposed and it has not deterred feuding parties from setting homes and shops on fire.”
