Fresh communal violence kills 22 in NE Nigeria

By Rafiu Ajakaye</p> <p>LAGOS, Nigeria (AA) – No fewer than 22 people were killed in a fresh communal attack in northeastern Nigeria, a local official said on Friday.</p> <p>The attack occurred in the Wukari local government area of the Taraba state, Adi Daniel, the chairman of Wukari, said.</p> <p>The attackers — suspected to be the Tiv ethnic militia — targeted the suburbs in the Jukun area in the wee hours of Friday, setting ablaze many houses.</p> <p>&quot;People of Wukari woke up to the dastardly attack and arsons on their homes early today. 22 people have died while 10 sustained injuries,&quot; Daniel told Anadolu Agency.</p> <p>The attack is seen as a continuation of the internecine clashes between the ethnic Tiv and Jukun communities.</p> <p>The hostilities, which date back to many decades, resumed three weeks ago with dozens already dead and thousands displaced.</p> <p>Both ethnic groups have been blamed for the violence which many link to struggle for a political control and land ownership rights.</p> <p>Police spokesman David Misal said he was &quot;aware of the development&quot; but was quiet about the casualties.</p> <p>&quot;I can't say at the moment how many people were killed because I got to know of the incident through a phone call from one of the communities affected,&quot; he told Anadolu Agency over the phone.</p> <p>&quot;I am still waiting for proper briefing from the police team in the area.&quot;

ALATURKA AİLESİ ÜYELERİ NE DİYOR?