Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku on Saturday, April 23 ordered security agents in the state to immediately implement operation stop and search across the state, particularly in Jalingo, the state capital, IgbereTV reports
The order comes four days after two explosions were reported in the state.
The most recent explosion occurred on Friday, April 22 in the Nukkai Market district of Jalingo city in Taraba.
ISWAP, a terrorist organization, has claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least six people on Tuesday.
“Governor Ishaku described the incident as ungodly, inhuman, barbaric; and a deliberate attempt by evil people to destabilize the state,” a statement signed by his spokesperson, Iliya Bekyu Akweh, said.
“He directed Security Agencies in the state to network through proper investigation; to fish out the terrorists whom he said are working relentlessly to destabilize the peace of the state
“The Governor further directed Security Agencies to immediately introduce operation stop, and search across the state especially in the State Capital to checkmate the nefarious activities of terrorists and their cohorts who have infiltrated the state recently
