19 July 2026 · Communal violence
Security in Donga
OpenWatch has recorded 30 security incidents in Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, with 9 in the last 12 months. That is 5% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 7 of 9 among the Taraba LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
9
Fatalities · 12 mo
25
Incidents · all-time
30
Fatalities · all-time
91
Latest reported incidents in Donga
Most recent involve terrorism, communal violence, kidnapping
21 May 2026 · Terrorism
Troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised two suspected bandits during a tactical operation in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
2 April 2026 · Terrorism
Three police officers were killed in an ambush by suspected militias in Tor Damisa village, Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State. The police have arrested two suspects linked to the incident and recovered the stolen firearms.
26 March 2026 · Communal violence
Tiv leaders in Southern Taraba have raised concerns over emerging security threats as attackers are reportedly regrouping to target local communities. They praised recent security deployments that have helped restore calm but urged for sustained security presence to prevent potential violence.
25 March 2026 · Terrorism
The Catholic Diocese of Wakuri has raised concerns over imminent attacks by Fulani ethnic militia in Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, following warnings from a viral video. The situation has led to fear and mass exodus of residents seeking safety.
19 March 2026 · Terrorism
In a bandit attack in Taraba State, three police officers and a local vigilante leader were killed during a confrontation with armed men. The police responded to a distress call and engaged the attackers, resulting in fatalities on both sides.
19 March 2026 · Terrorism
Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Tordamisa community in Donga LGA, resulting in the deaths of three police officers and a vigilante chairman. Security operations have been intensified in the area to apprehend the attackers.
16 March 2026 · Communal violence
An attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Tor-Damisa community, Donga LGA, Taraba State resulted in the deaths of four civilians and three police officers during a gun battle with security forces. The incident has caused panic, leading residents to flee to neighboring areas.
9 March 2026 · Communal violence
Suspected armed herders ambushed displaced farmers in Tse-Ukwe community, killing two individuals who were returning from their farms to an IDP camp. The attack heightened fears among residents regarding ongoing insecurity in the area.
28 April 2025 · Kidnapping
Police in Taraba State arrested nine suspected kidnappers and recovered several firearms during a joint operation with local hunters and vigilantes. The suspects are linked to a wider network involved in kidnapping activities across multiple states.
Other areas in Taraba
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Donga LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 19 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Taraba profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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