The Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has signed an executive order designating the crisis-prone Karim Lamido Local Government Area as a special area of security concern.
The decision follows extensive security assessments and consultations with relevant authorities, in response to recurring crises across communities in the local council. The order was issued at the conclusion of a high-level security meeting with stakeholders in the area.
According to a press statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yusuf Sanda, the move is a preventive and stabilisation measure aimed at protecting lives, property, livelihoods, and promoting peaceful coexistence within the area.
The government stressed that the designation does not amount to a state of emergency, does not suspend civil authority, and is not targeted at any specific community, religion, or ethnic group. All lawful activities including farming, trading, worship, and local administration will continue as normal.
Governor Kefas reassured residents that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear. He noted that the measure is temporary, subject to periodic review, and guided strictly by the Constitution and respect for fundamental human rights.
Traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth leaders, and community stakeholders were urged to cooperate with security agencies to foster peace, stability, and mutual trust.
“The Taraba State Government remains committed to maintaining peace across all parts of the State and will continue to take proactive, lawful, and people-centred steps to safeguard the well-being of all citizens,” the statement concluded.
