Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has condemned the reported killing of residents in Binnari, Karim Lamido Local Government Area, following an attack by armed men in the early hours of Friday.

Residents of the community reportedly said armed men invaded Binnari, resulting in the unfortunate loss of lives.

Reacting to the incident, Governor Kefas described the killings as unfortunate and called on relevant security agencies to take urgent steps to restore calm, protect lives and property, and bring those responsible to justice.

The governor stressed that no effort must be spared in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators, regardless of their status or how highly placed they may be. He maintained that everyone involved must be held accountable in accordance with the law.

Governor Kefas reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing insecurity and restoring lasting peace in Karim Lamido. He also highlighted ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of displaced persons to their communities and rebuild confidence among residents affected by previous crises.

As part of the broader peacebuilding efforts, the governor recently approved ₦1 billion for the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict management to address the aftermath of previous crises and support initiatives aimed at restoring tranquillity in Karim Lamido.

While expressing condolences to the families of those killed and praying for the repose of their souls, Governor Kefas urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as they work to restore normalcy and ensure that those responsible for the attack face justice.