Taraba
Police arrest suspect in 100-year-old abduction
Taraba Police have arrested a suspect in the abduction of a 100-year-old man in Sabon Pegi, Ibi LGA, following an extensive investigation The Taraba State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspected kidnapper linked to the shocking abduction of a 100-year-old man in Sabon Pegi, Ibi Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, ASP James Lashen […]
Muslim council bans wedding parties in Taraba, warns of strict sanctions
The Muslim Council of Taraba State has formally announced a ban on all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital. The decision, which has already generated widespread discussion across the city, is aimed at curbing what the council describes as growing excesses during marriage celebrations and preserving the sanctity of Islamic traditions. According […]
Four confirmed dead, 41 rescued in Sokoto boat mishap
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that four persons have lost their lives while 41 others were successfully rescued in the aftermath of a tragic boat mishap that occurred in Goronyo, Sokoto State. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, made the […]
Passengers die as bus falls into river from collapsed bridge
Several passengers tragically lost their lives when an Adamawa Express bus plunged into the Namnai River in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State while attempting to cross a collapsed bridge. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 17, 2025, leaving residents and commuters in shock, according to security expert Zagazola Makama, […]
Nigerian Army Rescues Seven Kidnap Victims in Taraba
Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued seven individuals who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road in Taraba State. The victims had been kidnapped on Saturday, August 3, 2025. This was disclosed in an official statement released on Wednesday, […]
Troops Rescue 11 Hostages, Dismantle Insurgent Camp in Benue, Taraba
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), under the command of Colonel K.O. Bukoye of Sector 1, and backed by the Air Component, have sustained intensified offensive operations against criminal elements across Benue and neighbouring Taraba States. The latest coordinated assault, conducted between August 2 and 3, 2025, underscores the growing momentum and strategic efficiency of […]
Three Dead, Others Missing as Boat Capsizes in Taraba
A tragic boat accident in Taraba State has left the Gassol Local Government Area in mourning after no fewer than three people were confirmed dead, and several others declared missing. The heartbreaking incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, as a boat transporting both passengers and vehicles capsized while crossing the river near […]
N417bn Debt Racks Up as States Get More Funds
Despite enjoying increased disbursements from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the past year, at least 10 Nigerian states have added a staggering N417.7 billion to their domestic debt stock, raising fresh concerns about fiscal discipline and long-term financial sustainability at the subnational level. An analysis of Debt Management Office (DMO) reports for Q1 […]
Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover Weapons in Taraba
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have recorded a significant victory in the ongoing fight against armed banditry in Taraba State. A successful clearance operation was carried out in Ussa Local Government Area, resulting in the neutralization of one armed bandit and the recovery […]
Many Casualties as Tipper Rams Into Crowded Jalingo Market
A devastating tragedy unfolded on Friday, June 27, at the bustling Mile 6 Market in Jalingo, Taraba State, when a heavily loaded tipper truck veered off the road and rammed into a crowd of traders and shoppers. The fatal accident claimed multiple lives and left many others injured. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred […]