Taraba state latest news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Taraba State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Bandits Attack Taraba Community, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a community in Taraba State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning in the community of Kpanti, in the Gassol Local Government Area of the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Taraba Governor Appoints New SSG: Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has appointed a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), replacing the outgoing SSG, Anthony Jellason. The new SSG is Dr. Targumai Ganiyu. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
Politics
- Taraba APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party. The crisis has led to the suspension of the state chairman of the party, Mohamed Hassan. (Source: The Nation)
- Taraba PDP Chieftain Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has defected to the APC. Bwacha, a former senator, said he defected due to the poor leadership of the PDP in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
Security
- Taraba Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Taraba State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping and other crimes in the state. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation in the state capital, Jalingo. (Source: Daily Post)
- Bandits Attack Taraba Village, Abduct 20 People: Bandits have attacked a village in Taraba State, abducting 20 people, including women and children. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning in the village of Kpanti, in the Gassol Local Government Area of the state. (Source: The Cable)
Economy
- Taraba State to Establish Rice Mill: The Taraba State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill in the state to boost rice production and create jobs. The project is expected to cost N1.5 billion and will be located in the state capital, Jalingo. (Source: This Day)
- Taraba Farmers Cry Out Over Insecurity: Farmers in Taraba State have cried out over the insecurity in the state, which they say is affecting their ability to farm and sell their produce. The farmers are calling on the government to provide adequate security to protect them from bandits and other criminals. (Source: Punch)
These are some of the latest news updates from Taraba State, Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy of the news reports may vary depending on the source.