Taraba Attack Claims Over 40 Lives as TSEMA Distributes Relief Items to Victims

By Andrew Ojih,  Jalingo.

Following the Friday midnight attack that claimed over 40 lives in Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba state,  the state emergency management agency (TSEMA) on Sunday distributed relief materials to displaced families of attack.

The Executive Secretary of TSEMA,  Dr. Audu Echuseh while speaking during distribution of the relief items in Binnari community in Karim Lamido LGA of the state said the administration of  Kefas has demonstrated a proactive and people-centered approach by providing succor to the affected families of the attack. 

“In less than 24hrs,  Dr Agbu Kefas demonstrated his proactive and people-centered approach by directing the state emergency management to immediately take relief items to the affected to families of attack. 

He further directed that the assessment and distribution team should be led by myself, the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr. Audu Echuseh, alongside with critical stakeholders from Karim Lamido, including members representing Karim Lamido Constituencies at the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Anas Shuaibu Didango and Hon. Abner Shittu, the Vice Chairman of Karim Lamido Local Government Council, Alhaji Uba Munyarda, traditional leaders and other community leaders” She said. 

It could be call that the ugly incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 23rd October 2026, by suspected unknown gunmen that left several families displaced.

“Based on the directive of His Excellency, Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) was immediately deployed to the affected community to conduct an on-the-spot assessment and provide emergency humanitarian assistance to displaced and affected families.

We are here on behalf of the Taraba State Government to show solidarity and provide immediate succor to our brothers and sisters in Binnari.

His Excellency has directed that no victim of this dastardly act be left unattended to. This is just the first phase of intervention. The government is committed to not only providing food, shelter materials and essential supplies, but also ensuring long-term recovery and security for the community” She stressed. 

She further assured residents that Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas was deeply concerned about the welfare and security of all Tarabans, noting that he was working closely with security agencies to restore peace and normalcy in the community.

She noted that TSEMA was in Binnari to provide limited humanitarian support while also evaluating the extent of destruction caused by the incident.

The relief items delivered include foodstuffs, mattresses, blankets, and other essential non-food items to cushion the hardship of victims who lost their homes and means of livelihood.

She called on the people of Binnari to remain calm and vigilant and to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could help prevent further attacks.

She reaffirmed the Taraba state Government’s commitment to supporting the affected community and addressing all humanitarian needs arising from the attack.

The members representing Karim 1 and 2 at the state House of Assembly,  Hon. Anas Shuaibu and Hon Abner Shittu, commended Governor Kefas over his swift and compassionate response and assured of continued collaboration with the state government to restore peace and stability in the area.