He said the items recovered from the suspects were two motorcycles, daggers, machetes, assorted charms, gunpowder and five mobile phones.
NCDC said young adults aged 21–30 years remained the most affected group.
Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.
The African Democratic Congress has suspended the collation of its presidential primary election results.
The operation was carried out on May 24.
David Jimkuta has emerged as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Taraba South senatorial district.
It noted a resurgence of attacks on communities in southern Taraba.
He encouraged smugglers to embrace legitimate business.
Thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected across the entire region, according to the agency.
Mr Inyang said the target will be achieved by implementing the national oil palm development strategy.
