Commission: Peace and Justice Commission Visits Crisis-Hit Karim Lamido, Vows Justice for Victims

By Jako,Karim Lamido,August 14,2025.

The Peace and Justice Commission of Inquiry investigating the recent Karim Lamido crisis and other unrest in Taraba State on Wednesday visited affected communities to verify its fact-finding reports.

Led by its chairman, Hon. Justice Silas Haruna, the commission braved heavy rainfall and crossed the River Benue to reach Munga Lelau, one of the hardest-hit areas. Their first stop was the community’s graveyard, where 42 residents killed during the crisis were laid to rest.

Addressing mourners at the site, Justice Haruna expressed deep condolences, describing the loss as “colossal” and assuring residents that justice would be served. He prayed for God’s comfort for the bereaved families.

In his remarks, the Village Head of Munga Lelau, Peter Bisai, recounted that the community was taken by surprise during the attack, leading to mass casualties. He said many survivors remain displaced, taking refuge in Karim town, Jalingo, Adamawa State, and Mutum Biyu in Gassol Local Government Area.

Bisai appealed to the government for urgent assistance, including food supplies, mats, medical care, and improved security, to help residents rebuild their lives. Widows of some victims, Alhamis Napoleon and Rashida Charles, also urged authorities to provide relief materials.

The commission later proceeded to the Karim Lamido Local Government Secretariat, where traditional rulers, religious leaders, and youth representatives gathered to welcome them.

Justice Haruna urged residents to foster unity and act as their “brother’s keepers.” He lamented the area’s underdevelopment and pledged that the commission would recommend measures to ensure lasting peace.

Representing the Local Government Chairman, Hon. Isa Musa, the Vice Chairman, called on the government to provide basic social amenities to the area. He praised the commission’s commitment to uncovering the root causes of the crisis.

In their contributions, the Chief of Wurkum, HRH Abubakar Haruna Kirim; Chief of Bikwin, HRH Nicholas Bala Sarkinyara; and Nzah Ivah of Jen, HRH Robert Tankawa, all emphasized the urgent need for road construction to improve access to Karim Lamido.

Comments

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA EPISCOPAL AREA AND MISSION DISTRICTS OF SENEGAL AND CAMEROON BISHOP ANDE I. EMMANUEL.

Statement Condemning the Attack on Bamyam Theological Seminary The United Methodist Church in Nigeria strongly condemns the recent attack on Bamyam Theological Seminary in Bambur by leaders and members of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) in Nigeria. This act of aggression, which included the vandalization of United Methodist landmarks, signposts, and logos—specifically at the Seminary chapel, is not only an affront to our faith but a clear attempt to erase the identity and heritage of The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria. This incident is not isolated. It is directly connected to the illegal occupation of UMC properties by the GMC, the December 15th brutal killing of 27-year-old Masoyi and two infants in Munga Dosso, and the burning down of a United Methodist Church worship center in Keru, Benue District. These coordinated attacks expose the Global Methodist Church’s ongoing campaign of intimidation, violence, an...

INSECURITY: Two suspected kidnappers nabbed in Mayo Dassa, Jalingo.

Troops of six Brigade Nigerian Army headquarters ,Jalingo have dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas of Taraba State. A statement by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Six Brigade Nigeria Army headquarters, Jalingo, Captain Olubodunde Oni says the Brigade act on an intelligence report and two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar were apprehended early this week. The statement adds that the culprits were captured during a raid at a local hotel in Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding. It adds that Further investigations led to the discovery that the gang's hideout was at Kona Mountain in Jalingo , where additional members of the syndicate were believed to be camped. The statement says the leader of the gang Dahiru Idi was also apprehended following an operation at kona Mountain the following day. It states that the gang leader confessed to the recent kidn...

RELIGION: UMC-N Bishop Ande Emmanuel decries continual tensions,calls on Gov.Agbu to waive into the matter.

The Resident Bishop United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area, Ande Emmanuel has decried continual tensions impacting the church in Nigeria. The Bishop, in a Press briefing in Jalingo, condemned any act of violence or disrespect to the church, referencing the attack at Banyan Theological Seminary in the Bambur Community of Karim Lamido Local government area. He remarked that the Seminary established in 1946 by the United Methodist Church agencies and donors has been manned by the church and has continued to fund the Seminary that has trained many clergy of the UMC, including him. The Bishop added that earlier before the attack on the Seminary, on February 6th,2025, a United Methodist Church, Keru Charge in Balaifi In Benue District of North Eastern Nigeria was set ablaze the attack he attributed to persons associated with the Global Methodist Church. Bishop Ande remarked that the UMC has always toured the path of peace, calling on the GMC leadership to work with i...

Jalingo Times.

Search This Blog