As a result of an encounter with suspected bandits while responding to intelligence about a planned attack on the village, Shuayibu Danladi Ciroma, a leader of hunters in Andamin community, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, was killed.
During an altercation with the suspected bandits, Ciroma—who was also a member of the Forest Guard Corps allegedly took a bullet to the leg and died of blood loss.
The incident happened on Monday evening when security personnel and local hunters received information about a planned attack on Andamin town, according to a statement signed by community leader Tanko Bobbo Andamin, which was released on October 13, 2026.
“A combined group of hunters and military personnel quickly moved to the scene to apprehend the individuals believed to be involved in the attack. However, they came face to face with the armed men, which resulted in a heavy exchange of gunfire,” the statement stated.
Additionally, Ciroma allegedly lost a lot of blood before he died after being shot in the leg during the altercation, according to the article.
Team members went back to their base after the incident, but they didn’t see Ciroma there, according to the statement.
His body was discovered the next morning when a search crew went back to the location, Andamin explained.
While paying tribute to Ciroma, Andamin said that he died for his people, land, and humanity.
Additionally, he conveyed his deepest sympathies to the hunting community, the Andamin people, and the family of the deceased for their tragic loss.
In light of the deteriorating security situation, the statement urged the Taraba State Government, security services, and intelligence authorities to step up their efforts.
Alleging that many people could no longer securely travel to their farms, attend markets in nearby areas, or conduct ordinary business without fear of violence, it voiced worry that insecurity had increasingly impacted residents’ livelihoods.
Residents whose economic operations were impacted by ongoing insecurity were reportedly more likely to suffer from poverty, hunger, and malnutrition as a result of the circumstance.
Additionally, it said that the armed groups had moved closer to local villages after initially entering Taraba State from adjacent states.
Protecting lives and property, restoring calm, and rebuilding people’ confidence must be the top priorities of the community’s immediate and coordinated security efforts.
When asked for confirmation, Victor Mshelizah, the Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command, stated that he was unable to reach the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) due to bad network access.
But he assured us that he would contact the DPO and get back to our reporter as soon as possible.