Four killed in Taraba as battle rages over ‘checkpoint’ killing

No fewer than four persons have been confirmed killed in Taraba State following the killing of a Muslim at a checkpoint mounted by Christians to prevent unauthorized persons getting close to their church.
After the killing, a gun battle ensued to to revenge the killing in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The Chairman of Ibi Local Government Area, Isiaku Adam, confirmed the incident.
Ibi said the rampaging attackers burnt houses, shops and other buildings in the local government.
According to him, the unauthorized checkpoint was manned by Christians to stop people getting close to their church during the Sunday service in response to assault on churches by members of dreaded sect, Boko Haram.
The spokesperson of the Taraba State Government, Emmanuel Bello, said troops have deployed to the area.