Two Dead And Several Injured In Taraba State

Trouble started when a female police officer in mufti resumed duty at the INEC office on Monday morning and was asked to produce her identity card for recognition.

But when she allegedly failed to cooperate, the soldiers assaulted her.
The action of the soldiers attracted the attention of other police officers on duty around the area, leading to an unhealthy fracas that resulted in the exchange of fire by the operatives of the two security agencies.

The gun duel reportedly led to the instant death of at least two police officers.

It was gathered that the clash led to the abrupt shutdown of business premises in the area as people scampered for safety with many running back home.
Several vehicles were also reportedly destroyed by gunshots while some uniforms were seen with blood stains on them.

According to further report, a  joint team of the Police, Army and the Department of State Security (DSS) confirmed the clash and the killing of one police officer and the injury of three other personnel.
The joint team in a joint press briefing at the SSS headquarters in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, the State Commissioner of Police, Sulaiman Yusuf, while explaining the incident said, “The Commander 6th Brigade of the Nigerian Army and the Commissioner of Police, Taraba State command, regret the unfortunate incident that occurred this morning 20th March,2023 which led to a clash between the personnel of both organizations in Jalingo.

“It was a minor disagreement that led to the escalation of the incident. This incident is a dent in the synergy and mutual trust both the army and the police in Taraba state have enjoyed.
“While assuring the citizens of Taraba State to go about their daily activities, the high command of both organisations has set up a joint investigation team to look into the root cause of the matter with a view to ensuring that erring personnel are brought to book.”

The police commissioner further assured that all efforts were still in place to support the ongoing electoral process and to see to its completion.