Terrorists ambushed and killed 55-year-old Iliya Saidu as he traveled to his cassava farm in Taraba State on January 25, 2026.
Saidu, a dedicated farmer from the Karinjo ethnic group living in the Step II area of Karim town, left his home around 8:30 a.m. that Sunday morning.
He aimed to tend his cassava crops between the Gamu and Pira communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area.
However, terrorists struck along the route, ending his life in a brutal attack.
Local councillor Hon. Alison Adamu discovered Saidu’s body and immediately alerted the Karim-Lamido Police Division.
Police operatives swiftly responded, arriving at the scene to document evidence through photographs.
They then evacuated the body to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Karim-Lamido for an autopsy.
After the examination, authorities released the remains to Saidu’s family for burial.
A security source confirmed the details: “Detectives visited the scene, took photographs, and evacuated the corpse to the Comprehensive Health Centre, Karim-Lamido, for autopsy.
After the doctor’s examination, the farmer’s body was released to the family for burial.”
Investigations continue as police work to uncover the full circumstances and identify the perpetrators.
This tragedy unfolds amid a surge of violence in Taraba State.
Earlier in January, Fulani terrorists slaughtered at least 19 Christians in ethnic attacks, including a tribal chief and a councillor in Donga Local Government Area.
In addition, herdsmen killed 10 more Christians in villages like Iornem and Kyahar.
These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges, with communities demanding government intervention to curb the destruction.
Meanwhile, public outrage grows online. One commenter lamented, “another day, another ‘suspected’ headline, at this rate, the only thing left in Nigeria will be the bandits.”
Another questioned, “And you guys think our government is listening hmmm, our leaders ain’t bothered about such news.”
As Taraba grapples with these threats, residents urge stronger action to protect farmers and restore peace in the region.
