By George Mgbeleke<\/p>\n
The Senate on Wednesday called for urgent deployment of security personnel to Taraba State after bandits killed about 80 people in Binari community.<\/p>\n
The attack occurred in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, prompting demand for more security camps around Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi borders.<\/p>\n
Resolution of the Red Chamber followed a motion by Senator Isa Shuaibu Lau (APC Taraba North), who raised alarm over killings and growing insecurity in his constituency.<\/p>\n
Lau said the attack caused deaths, fear and displacement, requiring immediate intervention to stop further loss of lives.<\/p>\n
He lamented persistent threats by armed bandits to rural communities, saying government must uphold its constitutional duty to protect lives and property.<\/p>\n
The senator warned that inaction could lead to more killings, destruction and worsening humanitarian crisis in affected areas.<\/p>\n
Contributing, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC Borno North), said protecting lives and property is government’s primary responsibillity , describing the motion as timely and commended Lau for bringing constituents’ plight to the Senate.<\/p>\n
“The primary purpose of governance is to protect the lives and property of the people,” Monguno said.<\/p>\n
Following debate, the Senate urged security agencies to deploy personnel and establish camps to boost surveillance along the three-state borders.<\/p>\n
It also urged National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and North East Development Commission (NEDC) to urgently deliver relief materials to affected communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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