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Tiv communities residing in Taraba State and adjacent border areas are experiencing a sharp escalation in violent attacks, with armed groups reportedly operating with impunity across state boundaries and even extending their reach toward areas bordering Cameroon.
According to a report published by BENUE info-pedia on February 11, 2026, the wave of killings has left residents in fear for their lives, with victims documented not only in Taraba and neighboring Benue communities but also in fringe locations near international frontiers. The cross-border mobility of the assailants has heightened alarm over the vulnerability of Tiv populations scattered across multiple states.
Eyewitness accounts from affected areas describe the assaults as “brutal and unrelenting,” characterized by sudden raids that have claimed lives and displaced families. Many locals express deep frustration at what they perceive as a glaring absence of effective security measures to protect farming communities and rural settlements from these recurring threats.
The deteriorating security situation has sparked renewed and intensified demands for immediate intervention by federal and state authorities. Community members are calling on security agencies to deploy adequate personnel, establish stronger border monitoring, and take decisive action to halt the free movement of armed elements responsible for the violence.
Despite the gravity of the crisis, Tiv community leaders have voiced cautious hope that swift government action—combined with support from humanitarian organizations—can restore peace and deliver justice to victims. They have appealed directly to relevant authorities and relief agencies to respond urgently with both security reinforcement and emergency assistance for those displaced or bereaved.
The ongoing attacks underscore longstanding challenges in securing Nigeria’s internal borders and rural hinterlands, where ethnic communities often bear the brunt of unchecked criminality and herder-farmer tensions that spill across administrative lines. As the violence persists unabated, pressure continues to mount on security operatives and political leaders to restore safety and prevent further loss of life in the affected Tiv settlements.
Residents and advocates insist that decisive, coordinated measures are now critical to safeguarding the Tiv people and preserving stability in this multi-state border region.
