Residents flee as terrorists sack Taraba communities, several feared kidnapped

Residents of at least 15 communities in Bali Local Government, Taraba State, have fled their homes after they were attacked by terrorists, locally referred to as bandits.

Residents said the bandits have been attacking communities in the area since August. The witnesses said more than 40 people were kidnapped or missing following the attack.

Bali is located in the central zone of the state and some 161km from Jalingo, the state capital.