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Panic As Bandits Threaten To Launch Attacks During Election Campaigns in Taraba

According to a report by Daily Post, there is serious panic among Taraba State politicians after some bandits reportedly warned them not to campaign. Although there is a ban on campaigns in the state, the bandits’ warning is said to have heightened tension among the politicians. The bandits are alleged to have taken over forests surrounding the

SAD: How 7 Nigerian Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Ambush Army General’s Convoy In Taraba

At least, seven Nigerian soldiers have been killed following an ambush on the convoy of the commanding officer of the 93 Army Battalion, Takum, Taraba State by gunmen suspected to be terrorists. Military sources told SaharaReporters that the Brigadier General was on his way to Jalingo on Tuesday when the incident happened.One of the sources said t
How Unknown Gunmen Invade Mosque, Kill District Head In Taraba

Muslim faithful observing the ongoing Ramadan fast in Taraba State have again been thrown into mourning as unknown gunmen have killed a monarch in another mosque.The incident came barely two weeks after armed bandits launched an attack on a mosque in Bali local government council killing three persons and living others with various degrees of inju

Popular Businessman, Alhaji Gidado Killed By Gunmen, Wife & Sons Kidnapped In Taraba

A cattle merchant, Alhaji Gidado Hassan has been killed by gunmen in Jalingo, Taraba State capital on Wednesday, March 23.His wife and two of his sons were also abducted by the assailants.Daily Trust reported that Alhaji Gidado Hassan, who is a leading cattle merchant in Jalingo, was attacked at his residence at Mallam Audu village around 2 am.The
How Gunmen Storm Community, Kidnap Taraba Village Head, Three Others, Kill Four

Gunmen, on Tuesday, kidnapped the village head of Maigemu and three other persons, after killing four people at Kwatan Nanido and Maigemu villages, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.Dr. Bulus Yari, a commercial bus driver, told DAILY POST in Kaduna that the bandits stormed the Local Government Area around 1.00am on Tuesday.He said am

One Died, 6 Injured Over Clash Between Operatives Of NDLEA In Taraba

One person has been killed and six persons including a 9-month-old baby and a woman sustained severe injuries following a clash between operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and thugs at the Kasuwa Bera area of Jalingo, Taraba State.It was gathered that that the incident happened when NDLEA personnel stormed the popular ATC market
3 Suspected Young Men Arrested With Human Parts By NSCDC In Taraba

SaharaReporters reports that three young men, who are suspected to be human parts harvesters, have been arrested in Taraba State.It was gathered that the suspects were arrested by officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.At the point of their arrest, it was learnt that the suspects were discovered with three human dry bones.The s

Panic As Gunmen Kill Taraba State Gov. Ishaku's Special Adviser, Abscond With Corpse

A Special Adviser to the governor of Taraba State, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, Levi Gbashi, has been killed by unknown gunmen.The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday while he was on his way to attend a burial ceremony in Donga Local Government Council of the State.Confirming the incident, the chairman of the Council, Nashuka Ipeyen, said he h
Panic In Taraba as Son Of Mornarch And Seven Others Are Kidnapped, N70Million Demanded

Son of a Taraba monarch has been abducted alongside 7 others by gunmen at Illela village in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.It was reported that the gunmen numbering over 15 who invaded the village at about 4pm on Thursday February 17, are reportedly part of the bandits that have been terrorizing the area for the past few months

Panic In Taraba As Gunmen Blow Up Catholic Church While Attempting To Kidnap Oil Mogul

Gunmen have reportedly blown up the Catholic Chapel of St. John’s College, Mutum-Biyu, headquarters of Gassol local government area of Taraba State.It was gathered that the explosion which occurred around 7:20 pm on Sunday destroyed the church building, but no life was lost during the incident.Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the
Reactions As Taraba Varsity Female Student Celebrates Her Graduation At 19 & As A 'Virgin'

A Taraba State University student, Justina Dauda, has celebrated her graduation at the young age of 19 and as a 'virgin' Taking to Facebook on Sunday, January 16, the Political Science and International Relations graduate declared herself as the youngest prospective corps member from Taraba State. "I shed tears when I saw my name

100-Level Student, Emoseh Lawi Dies As Fire Guts Taraba State University Female Hostel

A 100-level student has died following a fire outbreak at a female hostel of the Taraba State University. The victim has been identified as Emoseh Lawi, a student of the Tourism Department. The incident occurred at Zenith Hostel on Friday night, December 10, when Lawi was sleeping and was unaware of the fire outbreak. It was gathered that her fell
Taraba State University Graduate, Oliver Ezra Barawani Shot Dead By Policeman

A young man identified as Oliver Ezra Barawani, has died after he was allegedly shot by a police officer in Taraba state. According to a Facebook user, Abainitus Akila Hamman, the deceased was allegedly shot by a policeman at a checkpoint in Kpanti Napo, near Jalingo on Monday, November 22. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the ti

Herdsmen Cry Out As Nigerian Military Air Strikes Killed 1500 Cows In Taraba

According to SaharaReporters, some air strikes launched by a Nigerian military fighter jet at Fulani herdsmen settlements in the Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, was said to have killed about 1,500 cows belonging to the herdsmen.It was learnt from the witnesses that the air strikes started at about 11am and lasted till 4pm on Wednesday
Not Less Than 15 Persons Reportedly Killed During Attack By Bandit, Set Houses Ablaze In Taraba

No less than fifteen persons were said to have lost their lives during an attack by bandits in Binnari and Jab Jab villages in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.Those that died during the attack included three housewives.It was learned that the villagers attempted to repel the attack by the bandits at about 4 am on Wednesday.Sahar

26-year-old Pretty Woman, Clara Jacob Drowns In Hotel Swimming Pool In Taraba (Photos)

A 26-year-old woman identified as Clara Jacob, has drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Jalingo, Taraba State. An eyewitness who spoke to The Sun said that Clara and her friends were swimming at the hotel swimming pool on Saturday, October 30, when they noticed she was missing. "We were at the pool this evening swimming when we noticed that s

Residents In Fear Of Disease Outbreak As Refuse Litters Community Amid Cholrea Scare In Taraba

Indiscriminate dumping of garbage in public places has continued to plague Jalingo in Taraba State as the recent Cholera outbreak in the state persists.Patients are reportedly still battling to recover while several others have lost their lives to Cholera.Before the outbreak of the disease, there had been calls for improved sanitation following th

Taraba University Student Wears Secondary school Sportswear To Class

SHE was forced to wear her worn-out secondary school sportswear to the class that early morning because that was the only thing available for her to use.She knew that if she wasted time, she would miss her examination for that day and the implications for her would be costly, given her family’s financial status.For this reason, Hamatul Peter, a
Mambila Plateau, Taraba State Nigeria Beautiful Nature That FG Failed To Tap Into Tourism

The Mambilla Plateau is a plateau in the Taraba State of Nigeria. The plateau is Nigeria's northern continuation of the Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon. The Mambilla Plateau has an average elevation of about 1,600 metres above sea level, making it the highest plateau in Nigeria.In the report of social media user, it was written... The most beau

JUST IN! Taraba NLC Chairman, Peter Jediel Abducted Again By Unknown Gunmen

The Taraba State chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Peter Jediel, has again been abducted by unknown gunmen.The Chairman who was early this year kidnapped and later regained his freedom was again kidnapped at his residence located in Sunkani, the administrative headquarters of Ard-Kola local government council of the state.Jediel was
Tragedy As Man & His Sons Killed By Gunmen, Left Wife Injured In Taraba

A man and his two sons have been killed by gunmen in Taraba State.The incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Wednesday in Jauro Gantang village, Gassol Local Government Area.It was also learned that a woman sustained injuries and she is currently receiving treatment at First referral hospital in Mutum-Biyu.Contacted, spokesman of the s

Photos Of The Newly Completed 40MW Kashimbila Hydropower Plant In Takum LGA, Taraba State

The 40MW Kashimbila Hydropower Plant In Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State completed.President Muhammadu Buhari has completed the 40MW Kashimbila Hydropower Plant In Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. This project begun in the 1990s but subsequently abandoned by past administrations, but the Muhammadu Buhari's administratio
Confusion As Forty Cattle Die After Eating Poisonous Grass In Taraba

Daily Trust reports that serious confusion has set in among pastoralists in Taraba state as 40 cattle died after allegedly eating a type of poisonous grass called ‘killer grass’.According to Daily Trust, all the cattle belong to a pastoralist in Gamgam village in the Bali Local Government Area.It was gathered that the incident occurred around

BREAKING: Ex-Minister Aisha Al-Hassan ‘Mama Taraba’ Is Dead

Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, popularly known as Mama Taraba is dead, sources confirmed on Friday.She died at 61 in Cairo, Egypt. “Mama (Al-Hassan) died in a hospital today in Cairo. We will miss her,” a former aide to Al-Hassan, who pleaded anonymity, said on the telephone.
Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Mohammed Gidado Attempts Suicide To Evade Arrest By NSCDC In Taraba

Mohammed Gidado, a suspected kidnap kingpin, attempted suicide to evade arrest by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Taraba State.The suspect, who has been on the watch list of security agencies in Taraba, was arrested on March 28, in Jebjeb community of Karim Lamido LGA, after through intensive intelligence gathering, survei

2 Soldiers Reportedly Missing As Gunmen Shot Police Officers Dead While At Checkpoint In Taraba

Two mobile police officers were shot dead by some gunmen, Monday night, while on duty at a checkpoint in Dogongawa, along KatsinaAla-Takum road in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. Same Monday night, two soldiers attached to the joint military operation were feared missing in an ambush by suspected bandits at Bonta community in Konshish

Soldiers Kill 5 Youths Returning From A Wedding In Taraba After 'Mistaking Them For Kidnappers (Photos)

Soldiers have allegedly killed five youths at Bassa village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.According to Daily Trust, the young men were returning from a wedding ceremony in Garin-Baka around 12 midnight on Thursday, April 1, when soldiers on patrol mistook them for kidnappers and allegedly opened fire on them. Isah Umar, a stud
Good Friday Turns Bloody In Taraba As Soldiers Allegedly Kill Youths, Injure Others

A number of youths whose ages range from twenty to twenty-seven have been shot dead and several others injured in Taraba State allegedly by the men of the Nigerian army.The incident, according to findings took place at the early hours of Friday in Baka village of Ardo-Kola Local Government Council of the state.The affected youths remains have been
Gunmen Go Wild, Kill Taraba Businessman, Abdulrazak Yola In Cold Blood In Jalingo

In what will come across as a really startling development, some unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a businessman in Jalingo, Taraba state. The victim identified as Alhaji Abdulrazak Yola, was shot dead by the gunmen inside his house at midnight on Friday, February 12.It was gathered that the gunmen shot sporadically before gain
Bandits Kidnap Taraba Dep. Governor’s Aide In Broad Day Light

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped Bala Baba, the Personal Assistant to Taraba State Deputy Governor, Haruna Manu.The incident was confirmed by a family source, The Nation reported.Police spokesman in Taraba, ASP Reform Leha, while reacting to the incident, disclosed that investigations are already on to track the criminals and bring th

Taraba News, Photos and Videos

Panic As Bandits Threaten To Launch Attacks During Election Campaigns in Taraba

SAD: How 7 Nigerian Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Ambush Army General’s Convoy In Taraba

How Unknown Gunmen Invade Mosque, Kill District Head In Taraba

Popular Businessman, Alhaji Gidado Killed By Gunmen, Wife & Sons Kidnapped In Taraba

How Gunmen Storm Community, Kidnap Taraba Village Head, Three Others, Kill Four

One Died, 6 Injured Over Clash Between Operatives Of NDLEA In Taraba

3 Suspected Young Men Arrested With Human Parts By NSCDC In Taraba

Panic As Gunmen Kill Taraba State Gov. Ishaku's Special Adviser, Abscond With Corpse

Panic In Taraba as Son Of Mornarch And Seven Others Are Kidnapped, N70Million Demanded

Panic In Taraba As Gunmen Blow Up Catholic Church While Attempting To Kidnap Oil Mogul

Reactions As Taraba Varsity Female Student Celebrates Her Graduation At 19 & As A 'Virgin'

100-Level Student, Emoseh Lawi Dies As Fire Guts Taraba State University Female Hostel

Taraba State University Graduate, Oliver Ezra Barawani Shot Dead By Policeman

Herdsmen Cry Out As Nigerian Military Air Strikes Killed 1500 Cows In Taraba

Not Less Than 15 Persons Reportedly Killed During Attack By Bandit, Set Houses Ablaze In Taraba

26-year-old Pretty Woman, Clara Jacob Drowns In Hotel Swimming Pool In Taraba (Photos)

Residents In Fear Of Disease Outbreak As Refuse Litters Community Amid Cholrea Scare In Taraba

Taraba University Student Wears Secondary school Sportswear To Class

Mambila Plateau, Taraba State Nigeria Beautiful Nature That FG Failed To Tap Into Tourism

JUST IN! Taraba NLC Chairman, Peter Jediel Abducted Again By Unknown Gunmen

Tragedy As Man & His Sons Killed By Gunmen, Left Wife Injured In Taraba

Photos Of The Newly Completed 40MW Kashimbila Hydropower Plant In Takum LGA, Taraba State

Confusion As Forty Cattle Die After Eating Poisonous Grass In Taraba

BREAKING: Ex-Minister Aisha Al-Hassan ‘Mama Taraba’ Is Dead

Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Mohammed Gidado Attempts Suicide To Evade Arrest By NSCDC In Taraba

2 Soldiers Reportedly Missing As Gunmen Shot Police Officers Dead While At Checkpoint In Taraba

Soldiers Kill 5 Youths Returning From A Wedding In Taraba After 'Mistaking Them For Kidnappers (Photos)

Good Friday Turns Bloody In Taraba As Soldiers Allegedly Kill Youths, Injure Others

Gunmen Go Wild, Kill Taraba Businessman, Abdulrazak Yola In Cold Blood In Jalingo

Bandits Kidnap Taraba Dep. Governor’s Aide In Broad Day Light

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