Fresh attacks trigger 24-hour curfew in Taraba

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Fresh attacks trigger 24-hour curfew in Taraba

Fresh attacks by armed militia in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, have triggered a 24-hour curfew. The attacks resulted in destruction of property and loss of life, prompting authorities to impose the curfew to restore security.

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