Women from Tiv communities in Taraba State, specifically in Takum and Donga Local Government Areas, have raised alarms over escalating attacks that have left many widowed, homeless, and unable to access their farms.

Representatives from affected communities, including Adu, Gbundu, Demevaa, Tor-Damisa, and New Gboko, over the weekend appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, to urgently deploy security personnel to restore peace and allow residents to return home.

Speaking for the group, their leader, Mrs. Msughshima Tersugh, described the situation as dire, noting that persistent attacks since October 2025 have displaced families and destroyed their primary means of livelihood.

“We have lost our husbands, our homes, and our farms. Our children are hungry, and we don’t know how long we can survive like this,” she said.

Tersugh attributed the violence to suspected armed groups, alleging that homes were razed and farmlands destroyed during the attacks. She warned that ongoing insecurity has made it impossible for displaced residents to return, particularly as the rainy season begins.

According to her, the inability to cultivate crops this season poses a serious threat to food security and survival for families already struggling with displacement.

“We are pleading with the governor and the President to help us with security so we can go back to our farms. Farming is our only means of survival,” she added.

The women cautioned that failure to act swiftly could worsen hunger and trigger a humanitarian crisis. They urged the Taraba State Government to deploy adequate security personnel to protect lives and property, facilitate the return of residents, and prevent further hardship.

Tersugh stressed that missing the current farming season could have long-term consequences, warning that food shortages may deepen if urgent intervention is not provided.