Army Warns Against Actions Triggering Violence In Taraba

The commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has decried the increasing case of insecurity in southern Taraba, saying henceforth, security forces will be more decisive in response to actions and misconducts instigating crisis.

He specifically warned that security forces will no longer tolerate actions capable of triggering violence in the state.

Uwa, who handed down the warning during a stakeholders’ security meeting held at the Palace of the Chief of Ibi, called for a renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence in Ibi local government.
The Brigade Commander said, the meeting was primarily to address rising criminal activities and persistent communal tensions affecting several communities in the area.

He condemned recent reports of individuals preventing farmers from harvesting their crops, describing such acts as dangerous provocations that could escalate into violent clashes.

He further stated that, security agencies would henceforth respond decisively to anyone involved in such misconduct.

The Brigade Commander also reminded traditional rulers and community leaders of their responsibility to maintain peace within their jurisdictions, warning that anyone found instigating crises would face firm action from security forces.

LEADERSHIP Friday report that the meeting drew together traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and representatives of various security agencies.

Discussion at the meeting centred around threats such as the influx of criminals from neighbouring states, farmland disputes, illegal crop harvesting and unresolved chieftaincy issues in Dampar, Tapga, Sarkin Kudu and Gidan Kiye respectively.