The Taraba State Government has confirmed that at least 22 people died in fresh ethnic attacks between the Tivs and Jukuns in Taraba State.
It was reported that the latest attack was carried out in the Wukari area.
The attackers are reported to have also set many houses on fire and killed more than 10 people on the spot.
The chairperson of Wukari local government, Adi Daniel, confirmed the attack.
“We just woke up with another fresh attack by suspected Tiv militias who struck at the suburbs of Wukari. We are being provoked now to retaliate because we cannot keep silent while people continue to attack us.
“This is the eighth attack on us by Tiv militias in the recent time. Over 22 people were killed and we didn’t kill even an insect.
“And today’s attack is coming after last Monday’s peace meeting,’’ the local government boss said.