Taraba Monarch lauds Gov Kefas for tackling insecurity, banditry in his domain
Andrew Ojih, Jalingo
The Paramount Ruler of Old Muri Chiefdom in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Ciroma on Tuesday lauded governor Kefas Agbu’s efforts in ending insecurity, banditry and farmers headers crisis in his chiefdom.
Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Chiroma
Ciroma who stated this while briefing journalists in Jalingo said that the governor’s efforts through the deployment of local vigilantes, hunters and the military has significantly brought permanent peace in his territory.
He stressed that Karim Lamido LGA, which shares boundaries with Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Plateau states has been a flashpoint for communal clashes, banditry and trans-border criminality, kidnapping among others, over time.
“When this issue of insecurity started about four years ago, I reported the matter to the former governor that bandits have overcome my domain, he provided us with security, the civil defence but they were over powered.
When Governor Kefas assumed office, we also reported the matter to him, our people could not go to the farm, market or carry out their legitimate businesses.
He gave us a unit of soldiers to be stationed in Kambari, Andami and Jibjib who patrol night and day and that is why we have the peace now.
The GOC also helped us by deploying helicopters to flush these terrorists. These people came to Plateau from Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and their aim is to come to Taraba to be kidnapping people.
I employed Commander Babangida, the vigilantes and hunters to support the military, by so doing, we succeeded in eliminating the bandits and now there is calm.
By the help of Governor Kefas, the security of my area has improved tremendously, the issue of security is a collective responsibility, we are trying, the vigilante are trying but the biggest credit goes to the governor” he said.
The traditional ruler hinted that over 15 different languages exist in Karim Lamido Local Government Area and they all co-exist to leave peacefully.
According to him, lack of patience among members of the different communities was responsible for the inter-communal clashes in the past.
“Karim Lamido is the food basket of the state, it produces rice, maize, millet, guinea corn and so on. And a lot of people from Borno, Gombe Bauchi come for business.
The governor has plans for the 16 Local Government Areas which include roads, very soon people would begin to enjoy it.
“The governor is doing very well, he restored peace, his coming as governor has changed the face of Taraba state.
We appreciate his efforts, the people know that he has vision, foresight and focus, If the people give him support, he would do more than he is doing now” he noted.
