80 Feared Dead in Taraba Attack as Senate Demands Military Offensive, New Security Camps

The Nigerian Senate has demanded urgent military operations and additional security camps following reports that about 80 people were killed by suspected bandits in Binnari community, Taraba State. The Nigerian Senate has called for an immediate security offensive across vulnerable border communities in Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states following reports that about 80 people were killed in a...

• The Nigerian Senate has demanded urgent military operations and additional security camps following reports that about 80 people were killed by suspected bandits in Binnari community, Taraba State.
• The Nigerian Senate has called for an immediate security offensive across vulnerable border communities in Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states following reports that about 80 people were killed in a violent attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
• The lawmakers demanded stronger military operations, increased surveillance and the establishment of additional security camps to prevent further attacks on residents.The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance presented by Senator Isa Shuaibu Lau during plenary on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.