Soldiers
from 93 Battalion in Takum, Taraba State have arrested 6 persons and recovered
arms and ammunitions during the recent communal clash in Ibi Local Government
area of the state.
The
Commanding Officer of the Battalion, Lt Colonel Chima Obinna Egemole disclosed
that: "What happened on the 25 March 2016 at Ibi Local Government Council
was characterised by ethno-religious crisis."
The officer
said: "The incidence started by some youths throwing stones at Muslims in
the mosque during Jumuat praying which later escalated to sporadic shooting but
for timely intervention of troops and other sister agencies, normalcy was restored
and 24hours curfew imposed."
Lt Colonel
Egemole restated the commitment of the troops to continue to ensure the safety
of the citizens as more meetings have been held with the stakeholders to
resolve the crisis in the area.
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