He made the revelation while receiving the
General Officer Commanding, GOC, 82 Army
Division, Enugu, Major Gen. Adamu Abubakar,
in Jalingo, and called for the deployment of
special security forces in the state to stem the
regrouping.
Governor Ishaku said: “The massive influx of
people into Taraba for some time now has
been the major cause of insecurity. But when I
was warning of the repercussions, I was
accused of being against visitors. Today all of
us are victims of their criminal activities.
“The terrorists are today committing all sorts
of criminal activities, including rape, kidnapping
and killings. People cannot travel freely on Bali-
Suntai-Takum Road, among other routes, any
longer in the state.”
Ishaku also suggested ranching as the best
and easiest way out of the bloody clashes
between farmers, grazers and cattle rustlers.
According to the governor, “our problem in
Nigeria is that we don’t tell ourselves the truth.
Why do herders go round freely with AK-47
rifles and are not arrested? Where are the guns
coming from? We need to have deep reflections
on these issues and prevent further loss of
lives.”