Taraba Facts

The Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University (TSU), Professor Sunday Paul Bako, alongside members of the university management team, has paid a welcome-home visit to the Emir of Muri, Alhaji Dr. Abbas Njidda Tafida, following his return to Jalingo after receiving medical treatment outside the state. Prof. Bako expressed happiness over the monarch’s safe return and prayed for his continued good health and wisdom, reaffirming the cordial relationship between the university and the Muri Emirate.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have raided suspected terrorists' hideouts in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, forcing the armed group to flee and recovering five motorcycles. The operation was carried out by troops of the 114 Battalion (Reinforcement) under Operation WHIRL STROKE on November 8, 2026. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Wednesday . According to the report, the troops began a fighting patrol towards Komodoro village at about 7:30 am, where they made contact with suspected terrorists. "The armed men reportedly fled after sighting the advancing soldiers, prompting the troops to extend the operation to Mashigin Kirya village," Makama wrote. At Mashigin Kirya, the soldiers engaged another group of suspected terrorists believed to have been hiding in the area, forcing them to retreat. The troops recovered five motorcycles suspected to have been used by the group for movement and ...

The Taraba State Police Command has disclosed that it has established some possible motives behind the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, in the Takum local government area of the state. However, the police said no arrest had been made in connection with the killing, as investigations into the incident continued. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Victor Mshelizah, disclosed this while providing an update on the investigation, explaining that the command had identified some reasons behind the incident but would not make them public to avoid jeopardising the investigation. He said releasing such details at this stage could compromise ongoing efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and bring the perpetrators to justice. ASP Mshelizah, however, assured residents that the security situation in Takum remained calm, dismissing concerns over possible tension following t...

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has signed Executive Order No. 01 of 2026 to curb Naira abuse and promote responsible celebrations across the state. The order prohibits practices such as spraying, mutilating, defacing, stepping on and throwing the Naira during social events, in line with existing federal laws. It directs government agencies, traditional institutions, event organisers, religious bodies and community leaders to discourage currency abuse and promote public awareness. However, the order does not prohibit monetary gifts or cultural celebrations. Residents are encouraged to use alternatives such as envelopes, bank transfers, cheques and electronic payment platforms. The directive takes immediate effect, with the Ministry of Information and Re-Orientation tasked with coordinating public enlightenment campaigns across Taraba State's 16 local government areas.

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Taraba State Chapter, has threatened to intensify its ongoing industrial action, directing members to embark on a total strike from midnight on Monday, November 9, 2026, over the failure of the Taraba State House of Assembly leadership to address their demands. In a bulletin dated November 5, 2026, and signed by the chapter's Chairman, Comrade Hammid Buba, and Assistant Secretary, Comrade Uba Jibrin, the association warned that the prolonged strike would be fully activated from Tuesday, November 10, if no positive steps were taken to resolve the dispute. PASAN said its members had been on an indefinite strike since November 14, 2025, following directives from its national leadership to demand the full implementation of Financial Autonomy and the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) across the 36 state Houses of Assembly. The association noted that significant progress had been recorded in other state...

His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida, the Emir of Muri, has returned to Jalingo after spending several months away in Abuja for medical attention. The traditional ruler is said to have returned in good health and strong condition following the medical trip. His return is expected to bring relief and excitement to members of the Muri Emirate and residents of Taraba State, particularly those who have been concerned about his health and absence.

The Joint Action Committee of Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State (JACTI) has declared a two-week warning strike beginning midnight Wednesday over unresolved workers’ entitlements and outstanding agreements with the state government. The union, representing workers across five state-owned tertiary institutions, accused the government of failing to implement agreements on CATA/CONTA and EAA despite over four months of negotiations. Its demands include stopping alleged unauthorised salary deductions, implementing annual increments and promotions, releasing withheld union dues and savings, and paying the N70,000 transport relief. JACTI warned that failure to resolve the issues before the warning strike expires could lead to an indefinite strike, potentially disrupting activities across the five institutions.

Bandits have killed a soldier, a hunter and a pregnant woman in an attack on Sarkin Yamma village, near Jeb-Jeb, in Karim-Lamido LGA of Taraba State. Another soldier was injured, while 15 residents, including women and children, were abducted during attacks on Sarkin Yamma and neighbouring Ruwan Zafi communities. According to Daily. Trust, a community leader, Tanko Bobbo Andami, said five abductees were rescued after soldiers and local hunters engaged the attackers in a gun battle, while about 15 others remained in captivity. The attack occurred 11 days after gunmen reportedly killed over 60 people in Binnari town, further worsening insecurity in Karim-Lamido. Residents have appealed to the Taraba and Federal Governments to urgently deploy more security personnel to the area to prevent further attacks.

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