Binnari Attack: PDP Senatorial Candidate Mafindi Condemns Banditry, Calls for Lasting Peace.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 24, 2026.

Calls for Protection of Residents, Swift Restoration of Security in Karim-Lamido

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Taraba North in the 2027 general elections, Dr Hilkiah Bubajoda Mafindi, has condemned the reported banditry attack on Binnari community in Amar Ward, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable.

Mafindi, in a press release dated October 24, 2026, expressed sadness and outrage over the attack, which reportedly claimed lives and left some residents injured.

The PDP candidate expressed solidarity with the victims, their families and the entire community, extending his sympathy to bereaved families and those receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the violence.

He said no community should be forced to live in constant fear for the safety of its residents and the protection of their livelihoods, stressing that the preservation of human life must remain a priority for government and all relevant stakeholders.

According to him, the attack underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts to strengthen security and restore public confidence in affected communities.

Mafindi called for renewed commitment from relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure the safety of residents, while praying for divine intervention, comfort for the bereaved and the swift restoration of lasting peace and stability in Binnari Amar Ward and the wider Karim-Lamido area.

He expressed hope that the community would overcome the tragedy and that residents would be able to resume their daily activities without fear of further attacks.

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