The conflicts between the Jukun and the Tiv has a long history of recurring and causing property and human causalities, which has resulted in poverty, farmland abandonment, various forms of deprivation, and numerous acts of violence in Nigeria. This conflict persisted despite the numerous attempts by the government, religious authorities, peace practitioners, and security agencies to stem their spread. This study examined the socio – economic effects of the Tiv – Jukun Crises in Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State. The main objective of this study is to investigate and identify the causes of Tiv / Jukun ethnic crisis, identify the socio – economic consequences of Tiv / Jukun ethnic crisis, examine the role politics play in the hostility between the Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups and to evaluate the impact of Taraba State Government policies in handling the Tiv / Jukun ethnic problem in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The primary tool for gathering the necessary data and generating the necessary information for the study is a well – structured questionnaire. This study employs a survey research design. From the population of 241, 546, a sample of 399 respondents was picked using the Taro Yamani sampling technique. Descriptive statistics such as frequency table and percentages, and regression methods were used. The study therefore suggests that, in order to safeguard the rights of all citizens, space should be made by bring perpetrators of violence to book. Security operatives need to be proactive responding to distress calls. It also suggests that Government should raise public awareness. When all these are done, it is believed that the socio – economic consequences of the crises would be mitigated.