The House of Representatives on Monday demanded urgent security deployment and humanitarian assistance after a bandit assault on the Binnari community of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State, on 23 October 2026, which reportedly killed about 60 residents and displaced dozens more.
Key details of the motion include:
- The attack occurred on 23 October 2026, leaving an estimated 60 dead and many families homeless.
- Lawmakers called for the rapid completion of the Wase–Karim Lamido road to improve access for security forces and aid agencies.
- A joint security framework involving Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states was urged to curb further incursions.
- Minority Leader Fredrick Agbedi warned that “relying on resolutions and minutes of silence will not protect our people,” urging a technology‑driven response with better intelligence, surveillance and coordinated operations.
- The Deputy Speaker highlighted recent government actions such as the neutralisation of terrorists, insurgent surrenders, the reduction of insurgent‑controlled local government areas and increased security spending.
What did the House of Representatives request?
The motion pressed the federal and state authorities to provide immediate relief supplies to the affected families, accelerate the road‑building project that links Wase to Karim Lamido, and establish a collaborative security task‑force among the three bordering states.
Why is a technology‑focused approach being advocated?
Agbedi argued that modern security challenges require real‑time data collection, drone surveillance and integrated command centres to track bandit movements and prevent future massacres.
How does the federal government respond?
In his reply, the Deputy Speaker cited ongoing efforts, including the recent neutralisation of several terrorist cells, the surrender of insurgents, and a noticeable decline in the number of local government areas under militant control, alongside a boost in the national security budget.
The appeal underscores growing alarm over the humanitarian fallout of repeated bandit raids in Nigeria’s north‑central region and the need for coordinated action by both federal and state agencies. Lawmakers stressed that swift relief, infrastructure development and a robust, technology‑enabled security strategy are essential to safeguard vulnerable communities and restore stability.
The Federal Government’s official portal provides further information on national security initiatives at gov.ng.