Over 1,000 Displaced, 340 Houses Burnt In Taraba Communal Conflict

More than 1,000 persons, mostly women, children and the elderly, have been displaced following a three day intensive communal conflict between members of the Mambilla and Fulani communities in Geroji settlements, Mbamnga Ward of Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State.


One of the Houses destroyed

The violence, which reportedly erupted on September 16, 2026, left about 340 houses burnt, while scores of displaced residents fled to neighbouring communities and across the border into the Republic of Cameroon for safety.

An unverified number of people were also reportedly killed, while several others were said to be missing following the clashes.


Another demolished h...