Governor extends security measures by six months

The Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has prolonged the designation of Karim-Lamido Local Government Area as an space of particular security concern for an additional six months following the lethal assault on Binnari group.

The governor introduced the choice on Monday after an emergency security assembly on the T.Y. Danjuma House in Jalingo, the state capital, in response to the 23 October assault that left dozens of residents useless and several other households traumatised.

He stated the extension was geared toward sustaining security operations within the space, the place recurring violence has continued to threaten lives, livelihoods and peaceable coexistence.

Mr Kefas condemned the killings, describing the incident as a painful loss for the affected households and the state.

“We have gathered to mourn those we have lost, support those affected, and agree on the actions required to protect our people,” the governor stated.

He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to defending lives and property, assuring residents that these chargeable for the assault could be recognized, arrested and prosecuted.

The governor directed related authorities to account for lacking individuals, set up their whereabouts and help the affected people and households.

He additionally instructed security companies to analyze the attackers’ actions and potential motives, together with whether or not they had been linked to different legal actions.

Mr Kefas known as for a coordinated security response to guard Binnari and neighbouring communities towards additional assaults.

He urged conventional rulers, ward and village heads, youths and farmers to offer credible info to help ongoing investigations and forestall additional violence.

The governor additionally cautioned residents and media organisations towards circulating unverified info that would heighten pressure within the affected communities.

Karim-Lamido was beforehand designated a particular space of security concern in January 2026 by Executive Order No. 1, following recurring communal clashes, bandit assaults and farmer-herder conflicts.

However, the newest assault on Binnari has renewed considerations in regards to the effectiveness of present security measures and the safety of susceptible rural communities.

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The police initially confirmed 10 deaths following the assault on 23 October. Subsequent experiences indicated a better loss of life toll as extra our bodies had been recovered from surrounding areas.

The governor expressed condolences to the bereaved households and the individuals of Binnari, assuring them of the federal government’s dedication to restoring peace and stopping additional assaults.

He stated the prolonged security designation would maintain consideration on the world whereas the federal government labored to revive residents’ confidence and handle the security challenges confronting the native authorities.

The authorities has additionally known as for cooperation amongst group leaders, residents and security companies to make sure lasting peace in Karim-Lamido.