Soldier K!lled, Two Others Missing As Troops Clash With Suspected Militia In Taraba

A soldier has been k!lled and two others are reported missing after an attack on troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Monday, December 15, 2025 during a security operation in a bush area of Takum, which has been prone to clashes involving militia elements. 

A source said soldiers from a special forces unit along with police, NSCDC were deployed to provide security for Tiv farmers harvesting their farm produce when they were attacked by hoodlums suspected to be local militia in Taraba state. 

According to the source, one soldiers was k!lled during the attack. 

The source further disclosed that following the incident, soldiers cordoned off the venue of the Miyetti Allah executives’ election at the FGR Samsokwa Hall, in Takum, and arrested male executives of the association present at the venue. 

Though it was yet to establish if they were involved in the attack. 

Another sources pointed accusing finger at the Taraba state special adviser on security allegedly to be behind the Militia. 

Though, Zagazola cannot independently verify the claim.