Taraba hunters’ leader killed in clash with suspected bandits

A prominent hunter leader in Taraba State, Shuayibu Danladi Ciroma, was killed in a clash with suspected bandits while attempting to prevent an attack on Andamin community. Ciroma, who also served as a member of the Forest Guard Corps, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the exchange of fire with the suspected bandits. He succumbed to his injuries due to significant blood loss.

According to a statement issued by the community leader, Tanko Bobbo Andamin, the incident occurred on Monday evening when a joint team of military personnel and hunters were dispatched to prevent the planned attack. The statement noted that Ciroma was shot in the leg and lost a substantial amount of blood before ultimately succumbing to his wounds.

After the confrontation, a search team found Ciroma's body the following morning. The community mourned Ciroma's death, describing him as a man who died defending his people, land, and humanity. The Taraba State Government, security agencies, and intelligence authorities were urged to intensify efforts to address the deteriorating security situation in the area, as it had adversely affected residents' livelihoods, causing poverty, hunger, and starvation.