Mzough U Tiv has raised fresh concerns over what it described as an impending humanitarian crisis in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps located in Tor Damsa, Chanchanji and Amadu areas of southern Taraba State.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the president of the group’s Taraba State chapter, Professor Hemen Agere, alleged that Tiv communities in the Southern senatorial district have faced sustained attacks since September 2025.
Agere attributed the violence to armed Fulani militias, accusing them of carrying out coordinated attacks on Tiv farming communities. He said the attacks have resulted in widespread destruction, displacement and significant loss of life.
According to him, no fewer than 300 Tiv people have reportedly been killed in the past five months, while at least 50,000 residents have been displaced from communities across Chanchanji, Akete Ward in Takum, and parts of Donga Local Government Area.
The group further alleged that more than 100 villages have been destroyed, along with 12 church buildings belonging to NKST and the Roman Catholic Church.
Professor Agere noted that many displaced farmers in Takum and Donga Local Government Areas were forced to abandon unharvested crops owing to the insecurity. He added that attempts by some residents to return to their farms have allegedly led to further attacks and fatalities.
Mzough U Tiv criticised what it described as an inadequate government response to the crisis and urged the Taraba State Government to take decisive measures to halt the violence and provide relief to affected communities.
The group specifically appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas, in his capacity as Chief Security Officer of the state, to visit the affected areas, sympathise with victims and restore hope among displaced residents.
It also called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to intervene urgently to avert a worsening humanitarian situation. The group warned of a high risk of malnutrition in the IDP camps, particularly with changing weather conditions and the approaching rainy season.
Additionally, the organisation urged both federal and state authorities to intensify security operations to enable displaced persons to return safely to their communities and resume their livelihoods. It warned that prolonged displacement could hinder affected citizens from participating in the ongoing voter registration review exercise.
Mzough U Tiv further appealed to humanitarian organisations, civil society groups and well-meaning individuals to provide material and psychosocial support to victims of the crisis.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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