Taraba massacre: Reps seek urgent help as death toll hits 60

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called for urgent security and humanitarian intervention after bandits attacked Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The attack, reported to have occurred on October 23, 2026, left 60 people dead and residents displaced. Lawmakers urged stronger security cooperation among Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states, immediate relief for victims, and completion of the Wase–Karim Lamido road. Minority Leader Fredrick Agbedi called for intelligence-led security, better surveillance and coordinated operations.