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At least ten Christians were murdered in northeastern Nigeria last week when suspected radicalized Islamic Fulani herdsmen attacked villages in Taraba state, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
In a related development, Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, called on North-East governors to collaborate in order to overcome insecurity in the region. Reacting to the incident, Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, condoled with the families of victims and communities in Yangtu and Ussa LGAs.
Communities in Southern Taraba, where these two towns are located, have a history of attack by non-state actors.
"I do not know why the bandits have decided to concentrate in the area and have been operating freely without challenge by security operatives.