The Northern Senators Forum on Monday called for increased security operations in Taraba State following an attack on the Binari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area that reportedly claimed the lives of worshippers vigilantes women and children.
The forum also urged security agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into the October 23 attack and ensure that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.
In a condolence message issued in Abuja the Chairman of the forum Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua expressed sympathy with the Taraba State Governor the people of the state and families of the victims.
The senator said the forum received news of the attack with shock lamenting the killing of innocent residents shortly after Juma’at prayers.
He called on the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to intensify security operations in Karim-Lamido and the River Benue corridor.
Yar’Adua specifically advocated the establishment of a Forward Operating Base and the deployment of intelligence-led patrols along the Kompany-Asusar route to strengthen surveillance and prevent further attacks.
The forum also called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and well-meaning individuals to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to affected residents and families of the victims.
It stressed the need for a thorough investigation to identify arrest and prosecute those behind the killings.
Offering prayers for the victims the forum asked Allah to forgive the deceased grant them Al-Jannah Firdaus heal the injured and comfort the bereaved families.
It also prayed for lasting peace in Taraba State and Nigeria.