Two soldiers have been feared killed, following a fresh outbreak of violence between farmers and herders at Bandawa community in Karim-Lamido Local Council of Taraba State. The deadly clash, which erupted on Wednesday morning, is the latest in a wave of violent confrontations that have continued to unsettle rural communities across the state. Eyewitnesses, who spoke with our correspondent, explained that the troops were deployed to the area as part of a peacekeeping effort, but were fatally caught in the crossfire between the opposing groups. “The fighting started early in the morning and escalated rapidly. In the process of trying to intervene, two soldiers lost their lives,” said a local community leader. Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Taraba State Police Command, James Leshen, said security personnel had been dispatched to the area to restore order. Also reacting, a youth leader in Karim-Lamido, Musa Garba, described the casualties as “a tragic reminder of the need for stronger government action.”