Policemen killed, many injured as Jukun, Tiv communities renew war

Two policemen were reportedly killed while several others sustained serious injuries following a renewed attack on Chachenji village in Takum local government area of Taraba state by a suspected militia group on Wednesday.

A source in Chachenji, Bala Nuhu told our correspondent in a telephone interview that the suspected militia invaded the village from neibouring Benue state and allegedly launched early morning attack while armed with sophisticated weapons.

He said the attackers killed two mobile policemen and wounded many people, including children women and children.

According to Nuhu, the attackers on entering Chachenji village began shooting sporadically and later made their way to the police station and the palace of the 3rd class chief in the town and attempted to break into the palace but were allegedly repelled by some Youths of Chachenji.