Bachama Christian militia groups in Adamawa State have accused the state government and security agencies of taking sides in the ongoing violent clashes with fellow Christian Tchobo tribesmen in Lamurde Local Government Area.
According to the militia leadership, the alleged bias has weakened efforts to restore peace, with security interventions said to favour one party over the other. In a controversial appeal, the Bachama militia commander has called on the government to withdraw all security personnel from the area, insisting that both sides should be allowed to confront each other directly.
Reports indicate that the crisis has been ongoing since early December 2025, with repeated retaliatory attacks recorded on both sides, leading to rising tension and insecurity across affected communities.
It is further alleged that radical Tchobo Christian fighters mobilised reinforcements from neighbouring Gombe State, launching coordinated attacks on Bachama Christian settlements within Lamurde LGA.
Sources say the conflict is deeply rooted in long-standing disputes over traditional kingship and land ownership, issues that have repeatedly sparked violence in the area.
Residents are now calling for urgent and impartial intervention to prevent further bloodshed and restore lasting peace.
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