Senate demands security offensive over Taraba killings
The Senate has called for an urgent security offensive in Taraba, Plateau, and Bauchi after bandits killed about 80 people in Binnari community, Taraba Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-demands-security-offensive-over-taraba-killings/
The Senate has demanded an urgent security response to curb the growing violence in border communities of Taraba, Plateau, and Bauchi states. Reports indicate that more than 80 people were killed in the Binnari community of Taraba State by armed bandits. Lawmakers have urged security agencies to establish additional security camps, intensify surveillance, and protect vulnerable residents to restore peace.
Senator Isa Shuaibu Lau moved a motion of national importance, expressing deep concern over the escalating attacks and their impact on the lives and livelihoods of rural communities. The Senate warned that failure to address the attacks could result in further loss of lives, property destruction, displacement, and humanitarian crises.
They requested assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency and the North-East Development Commission to provide relief materials to the affected communities.
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