Scores were feared killed and many injured in resurgence in Tunari village of Wukari on Sunday.
Several houses were also torched.
Hostilities began at about 10 a.m Sunday and lasted for several hours, it was learnt.
Residents said the attackers were Fulani insurgents who invaded them from neighboring Plateau state.
President of the Youths of Vision, Wukari branch, Tsa-Asen Agbu, said the attackers struck when majority of the residents –largely Christians were in the church for Sunday service.
Agbu, a lawyer, faulted the state government being run by Acting Governor Garba Umar and the security personnel for “intentionally allowing the attacks and killings to continue.”
He said the attackers were out to maim, kill and reduce the Christian population in Taraba state.
He queried: “Why Taraba south? Why are the attackers’ weapons of war always directed at Jukun and Tiv Christian communities?”
Agbu urged President Goodluck Jonathan to as a matter of urgency call the acting governor to order and declare a state of emergency in Taraba.
Residents said over 20 persons might have been killed in Sunday’s attack. But police spokesman, Joseph Kwaji who confirmed the attack said he does not know the casualty figure.
He promised to brief reporters whenever the authentic figure of casualties is made available to the police command.
Kwaji said: “I can confirm that there was an attack in Tunari village of Wukari local government area, but the casualty figure is not known yet.
“Tunari village was attacked this morning (yesterday morning) by the Fulani people. But our men have been drafted to the area to monitor the situation closely and restore peace.”
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