The Cameroonian Ambazonian separatists have invaded villages in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing a traditional ruler and burning houses.
This was disclosed by the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Emmanuel Bwacha (Taraba South, PDP) on Wednesday during plenary.
The traditional ruler was killed in Manga, a village some 20 kilometers away from Kashimbilla Dam.
The senator, coming under a point of order during Senate plenary, said the residents were killed during an invasion of the community by the Cameroonian separatists, who also razed down the village.
He said the separatists’ invasion is an apparent threat to Nigeria’s territorial sovereignty.
The lawmaker called on the military to immediately prevent the eventual occupation of Manga community by the separatists.
“I rise this morning to draw the attention of our country men and particularly our security agencies to this unfortunate incident which undermines our integrity and sovereignty as a nation.
“Takum local government houses the 23 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, and so Mr. President, it is my humble submission that the Nigerian Army should rise to the challenge and curb this wanton territorial expansion.
“Their (separatists) motive is yet unknown, whether they want to expand territory or lay claim for Southwest Cameroon is not yet clear.
“As I speak, a number of individuals have gone missing and their whereabouts are yet unknown. The village also is razed down.”
The senate, thereafter, held a minute silence to honour those killed by the Cameroon separatists.
