{
  "id": 12621470,
  "title": "Taraba orders full enforcement of laws against thuggery, drug abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/taraba-orders-full-enforcement-of-laws-against-thuggery-drug-abuse",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:54:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/07/taraba-orders-full-enforcement-of-laws-against-thuggery-drug-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Taraba State Government has mandated security forces to strictly enforce laws against political violence and drug abuse throughout the region. This directive, announced by Attorney General Yakubu Maikasuwa on Wednesday in Jalingo, stems from Governor Agbu Kefas' recent orders prohibiting such activities. Maikasuwa instructed Nigeria Police, DSS, NDLEA, NSCDC, Taraba Marshall, and other agencies to enforce all pertinent statutes. He highlighted Executive Order No. 7 of 2026, aimed at curbing political thuggery, emphasizing the law's necessity for implementation as political events have begun in the state. Enforcement must be carried out impartially, without regard to political, religious, or ethnic divisions, Maikasuwa emphasized. Local government officials, traditional leaders, community heads, religious figures, family leaders, and citizens have been asked to ensure adherence to laws prohibiting open burials outside designated areas. This regulation, outlined in Executive Order No. 2 of 2026, aims to protect public health and safety. Maikasuwa urged authorities and leaders to ensure burials occur exclusively in approved cemeteries, unless prior government permission is secured. Non-compliance with these directives will result in prosecution. Taraba orders full enforcement of anti-thuggery and drug abuse laws.",
  "summary": "The Taraba State Government has directed security agencies to immediately commence full enforcement of laws prohibiting political thuggery and drug abuse across the state. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jalingo by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Yakubu Maikasuwa, SAN, following Governor Agbu Kefas’ directive on the prohibition […] Taraba…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}