Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- Suspected bandits have laid siege to eight communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, restricting the movement of the residents.

The affected communities are Kommodoro, Telejugu, Paskari, Farin-Ruwa, Dinya, Jamaga, Macijin Kirya and Chibi, which share boundaries with Plateau and Bauchi states.

A community leader and grassroots mobiliser, Tanko Bobbo, said the armed groups had created an atmosphere of fear that left residents helpless.

Mr Bobbo also said 10 of 15 people recently abducted in the area had regained their freedom.

He did not, however, disclose the circumstances of their release or whether any ransom was paid.

According to him, the bandits operate from forest hideouts in neighbour...