Bandits kill soldier, pregnant woman, hunter, abduct 15 in Taraba

Suspected bandits have killed a soldier, a hunter and a pregnant woman during attacks on Sarkin Yamma and Ruwan Zafi villages in Taraba State’s Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, injuring another soldier and abducting several residents, while community leader Tanko Bobbo Andami confirmed that five captives were rescued following a gun battle but approximately 15 people remain missing, prompting renewed appeals for urgent military intervention after a previous deadly attack on Binnari town in October 2026.

Suspected bandits have killed a soldier, a hunter and a pregnant woman during attacks on communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

According to Daily Trust, the attackers invaded Sarkin Yamma and Ruwan Zafi villages on Tuesday night, injuring another soldier and abducting several residents. Trust Radio

Community leader Tanko Bobbo Andami confirmed that soldiers and local hunters confronted the attackers, rescuing five captives.

However, approximately 15 residents, including women and children, reportedly remain in captivity.

“Before the attacks in Binnari town and the latest incident, we had called on the government to secure Karim-Lamido before bandits took over the area. This is where we are now,” Andami said.

He appealed for urgent military reinforcement to prevent further attacks.

The incident occurred less than two weeks after gunmen reportedly killed over 60 people in Binnari town on October 23.

Taraba Police spokesperson, ASP Victor Mshelizah, had not responded to requests for comment.