Binari Attack: Northern Senators Demand Arrest, Prosecution of Perpetrators

Northern senators on Monday expressed shock and grief over the banditry attack on Binari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State last Friday, demanding the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

The senators, in a condolence statement signed by the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, commiserated with the government and people of Taraba State over the attack, which claimed the lives of worshippers, vigilantes, women and children.

They called on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to strengthen security arrangements in the affected area to prevent further attacks.

The senators also called for the establishment of a Forward Operating Base and the deployment of intelligence-led patrols along the Kompany-Asusar route to improve security in the area.

The condolence statement reads: “We received with shock the murder of innocent worshippers, vigilantes, women and children shortly after Juma’at prayers, and we share in your grief at this difficult time.

“We use this medium to call on the leadership of the Police, Department of State Services and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for a comprehensive security surge in the Karim-Lamido and River Benue corridor, including a Forward Operating Base and intelligence-led patrols along the Kompany-Asusar route.”

The senators further called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and well-meaning individuals to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to those affected by the attack.

“We also call on NEMA and leaders of goodwill to deliver urgent humanitarian relief, and we demand a thorough investigation to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators,” the statement added.

Offering prayers for the victims and their families, the senators said: “To the people of Binari, we pray that Allah (SWT) forgives the departed, grants them Al-Jannah Firdaus as martyrs, heals the injured, comforts the bereaved, and restores lasting peace to Taraba State and Nigeria.”