Taraba can’t afford terrorism; Speaker laments market bomb blast
Speaker of Taraba House of Assembly, Albasu Kunini, has called on security agencies to go after the masterminds of the Iware International Cattle Market bombing.
The speaker condemned the bomb blast on Wednesday during plenary, describing the “dastardly act by faceless people as bestial and inhuman.”
He said it came at a time the government was doing everything possible to ensure the security of lives and property of residents.
“Hitherto, Taraba could be described as the most peaceful state in the North-East geo-political zone.
“We cannot, therefore, afford to witness carnage and na new wave of terrorism,” he said.
The speaker called on the state’s people to be vigilant and be conscious of the people they relate with.
He also advised residents of the state to report suspicious persons or movements to appropriate authorities, especially with the commencement of electioneering.
Mr Kunini condoled Ardo Kola Local Government area, the district head of Iware and the state government over the ugly incident.
A bomb blast had occurred at a drinking joint at International Cattle Market, Iware, killing six and injuring 19.
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