A tragic attack has been reported in Tor-Damisa community, Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State on Wednesday, following an invasion by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.
We gathered that the armed herdsmen invaded the community Wednesday evening, shooting sporadically before they were engaged by officers of the Taraba State Police Command.
A fierce gun battle reportedly ensued between the assailants and the security operatives, leading to the death of at least seven persons.
Sources familiar with the incident told our correspondent that three police officers and four civilians were gruesomely killed during the deadly attack.
The attack has triggered panic in the community prompting some residents to flee to neighbouring communities.
Efforts made to get response from the Taraba State Police Command was unsuccessful as the Police Public Relations Officer, Lasheh James did not take his calls.
He also did not respond to text messages sent to him as of the time of this report.