By Jako Keke, August 8, 2026.
The Lainde Jessi community in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State has introduced a series of security measures, including a 7:00 p.m. motorcycle curfew, restrictions on land sales to unidentified persons and the activation of local hunter patrols, in response to growing security concerns in the area.
The directives were announced at a community security meeting conveyed on behalf of the Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, by the Special Adviser to the Lau Local Government Council, Hon. Tarfa Ishaya, through the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Comr. Peter Julius Vau.
The measures are aimed at strengthening community vigilance, preventing criminal elements from gaining foothold in the area and supporting existing security efforts to protect lives and property.
Under the new arrangement, motorcycle movements are to be restricted from 7:00 p.m., while residents have been urged to comply with the directive as part of efforts to improve night-time security.
The community also resolved to halt the sale of local land to persons whose identities and backgrounds cannot be properly established.
The restriction, according to the meeting, is intended to ensure that land transactions do not inadvertently provide opportunities for individuals with criminal intentions to establish themselves within the community.
Local hunters have equally been directed to intensify surveillance and maintain regular patrols, particularly in vulnerable areas.
Residents were encouraged to remain vigilant and take lawful measures to protect themselves and their communities, while promptly reporting suspicious movements and activities to the appropriate security authorities.
Addressing the gathering, the Village Head of Lainde Jessi welcomed participants and said the meeting was primarily focused on strengthening the community's security architecture.
He commended residents for maintaining unity and their commitment to peace, stressing that collective responsibility remains essential to sustaining security and development.
An elder in the community, Alhaji Ali Major, expressed concern over the commercial disposal of ancestral lands, urging residents to regard land as a heritage to be preserved for future generations.
He also called for increased vigilance against kidnapping and other criminal activities, urging residents to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies.
Alhaji Major pledged the community's continued support for the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas, particularly its efforts to improve public safety and promote the welfare of citizens.
The stakeholders agreed that sustained community engagement, responsible land management, intelligence sharing and cooperation between residents and security agencies would be critical to consolidating peace and creating a safer environment for development in Lainde Jessi.
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