Nigeria, June 10 -- Residents of the Munga Dosso community in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area have called on the government to check rampant banditry in the area in northern Taraba State.

The community leaders said the attacks had intensified, citing the recent killings of eight youths in their community.

Addressing a press conference in Jalingo, the state capital, the acting secretary of the community, Bukar Robert, lamented that the peaceful and accommodating nature of the Munga Dosso people was being abused.

"Our primary occupations include crop farming, cattle rearing, and craftsmanship. The community is predominantly Christian and lovers of peace, and we have coexisted with neighbouring communities and Fulani herders for de...