Death toll in Taraba attacks rises to 11
The death toll from a series of attacks along the Rafin Kada–Wukari road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State has reportedly risen to 11 following fresh casualties recorded along the troubled route. The latest incident, which began on Tuesday, reportedly claimed the lives of six passengers who sustained gunshot injuries while travelling in a […] Death toll in Taraba attacks rises to 11
A series of attacks along the Rafin Kada–Wukari road in Taraba State have resulted in the death toll rising to 11, with the latest incident occurring on Tuesday. Six passengers sustained gunshot injuries while traveling in a separate vehicle from Donga. This development follows the shooting death of a former Ason Youth Leader traveling from Wukari to Rafin Kada, and the injury of a former councillor who narrowly escaped death.
Three individuals returning from a market in Wukari to Rafin Kada were also shot dead along the same route. The attacks took place between Mobile Police and military checkpoints, raising concerns over the safety of commuters and residents despite growing optimism for peace. Rafin Kada is in mourning, and tension has increased in surrounding communities.
These incidents follow a pattern of attacks along the Rafin Kada–Wukari axis, with previous reports documenting attacks on travelers and security operations by Operation Whirl Stroke. However, the identities of all 11 deceased victims and the circumstances surrounding their deaths could not be independently verified by DAILY POST as of press time.
The Taraba State Police Command reported difficulty reaching the Divisional Police Officer due to poor network connectivity.
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