ADC Candidate Tutare Condemns Taraba Killings of 57

Senator Abubakar Tutare, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed deep sorrow over the killing of 57 individuals in Binnari community, located in the Karim-Lamido local government area of Taraba. In a statement released on Monday through his director of Media and Publicity, Alhaji Adamu Sadiq, Tutare described the killings, which occurred on Friday night, as unfortunate and unacceptable.

He reaffirmed his solidarity with the affected community and condemned the violence in strong terms. Tutare called on government officials and security agencies to take immediate and effective measures to protect the lives and property of all citizens, particularly in vulnerable areas.

He highlighted the increasing frequency of attacks on peaceful communities in Taraba, particularly in Sardauna and Karim-Lamido local government areas, and emphasized that every citizen has the constitutional right to life and property. He urged relevant authorities to deploy security personnel and provide necessary resources to address existing vulnerabilities in these communities.