Christian militias from the Bachama ethnic group have accused the Adamawa State Government and security agencies of bias in their handling of the ongoing violent clashes with fellow Christian Tshobo tribesmen in Lamurde Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement attributed to a militia commander, the Bachama fighters alleged that the presence and actions of security forces have favoured their adversaries rather than helped to de-escalate the crisis. The commander controversially appealed to the state government to withdraw all security personnel from the affected areas, insisting that this would allow the two sides to engage in a direct confrontation without interference.
The appeal comes amid reports of sustained violence between the Tshobo and Bachama communities, which reportedly began in early December 2025. Since then, both sides have engaged in retaliatory attacks, leading to heightened tension and insecurity across Lamurde LGA.
Sources from the area further alleged that radical elements among the Tshobo Christian tribesmen recently mobilised additional fighters, allegedly reinforced by supporters from neighbouring Gombe State, to carry out attacks on Bachama Christian communities within the local government area.
The conflict is said to be rooted in long-standing disputes over traditional kingship and land ownership, issues that have repeatedly triggered confrontations between the two ethnic groups over the years.
