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Senate Demands Security Offensive Over Taraba Killings

The Senate has called for an urgent security offensive in Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states. This follows reports of about 80 people being killed by armed bandits in Taraba State.

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The lawmakers want security agencies to establish additional security camps and intensify surveillance in affected communities. The Senate's intervention aims to prevent further attacks and provide support to affected communities.

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