Two persons have been killed in the Akate area of Taraba State.

  

From Godwin Agia, Jalingo

Gunmen on Tuesday morning attacked Gbuo village in Akate Ward of Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State killing two persons.

Chief Ugondo Uma, the Traditional Ruler of Tiv in Donga LGA who confirmed the attack to newsmen, accused the Jukun militia of the attack.

Chief Uma said that the attack came at a time farmers when going about their normal farm work in the area.

He also said that no house was burnt, and called on the security to be vigilant, especially at the Donga-Wukari border.

The monarch condemned the attack and condoled with the families of the bereaved. 

He appealed to the people to remain calm and encouraged them to go about their normal farming activities.

"We have recorded several unprovoked attacks on the axis of Gbuo and Akinde villages.

"It has become a common occurrence in recent times without security checks.

"We are calling on all the security agents and the state government to ensure that this ugly trend does not continue anymore.

"Our people are predominantly farmers and peace-loving. We are therefore appealing to the security agencies to intensify checks on the Donga Wukari border to ensure it does not reoccur,'' he said.