Senate Demands Security Action After 80 Killed in Taraba

Following a violent attack by armed bandits in Binnari community, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which resulted in approximately 80 fatalities, the Nigerian Senate has called for an urgent security offensive in border communities across Taraba, Plateau, and Bauchi states. The motion was moved by Senator Isa Shuaibu Lau during a plenary session on Wednesday.

He expressed grave concern over the killings of innocent civilians and the persistent fear and displacement caused by such attacks. The Senate urged security agencies to establish additional security camps and enhance surveillance in the affected areas to prevent further violence.

They also called on the National Emergency Management Agency and the North-East Development Commission to provide immediate relief materials to the impacted communities. The attack occurred on Friday, October 23, shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, when gunmen invaded the community, leading to widespread panic and destruction.

The Senate's intervention reflects ongoing security challenges in the North-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria.