MBF warn say militia fit attack Taraba, Kaduna soon

Middle Belt Forum (MBF) don raise alarm say dem get intelligence report wey show say suspected Fulani ethnic militia dey plan to attack some areas for Taraba State and Southern Kaduna for Kaduna State. According to statement wey dem release on Monday, MBF spokesman Luka Binniyat talk say dem identify possible attack areas like Chachangi–Yelwa axis and Wukari–Takum road corridor for Taraba State.

MBF say dem see security alert for social media about impending attacks for these areas, and dem express concern because these places na part of Middle Belt region. The forum list Kajuru, Chikun and Kachia local government areas for Kaduna State as vulnerable areas wey dey experience regular attacks and kidnappings.

“While we no wan make this warning cause unnecessary panic, events for the past 24 hours make am necessary to advise all residents to remain alert, vigilant and united for face of credible threats,” MBF talk for their statement. Dem warn say the areas dem mention may not be the only targets, as such threats fit be diversionary tactics.

MBF advise residents to watch out for unusual movements or gatherings of unfamiliar persons, sightings of armed herders, increased motorcycle movements and suspicious camps for nearby bushes or forests. Dem also advise people to avoid isolated farming, travel in groups and report any suspicious activities to security agencies immediately.

The forum call on security agencies to take these threats seriously and ensure sustained surveillance and proactive deployment across the identified and surrounding areas. MBF emphasize say Monday, March 23, 2026, na likely window for these potential attacks.

For separate development, residents for Taraba State don begin flee their communities after massive attack by armed bandits. The situation dey cause serious concern as many people dey abandon their homes to seek safety for other places.

Security experts say these developments show how insecurity dey affect Middle Belt region, and dem call for urgent action from government and security agencies. Dem talk say early warning systems need to work well, and security forces must respond quickly to prevent loss of lives and property.

MBF statement dey emphasize the need for community vigilance and cooperation with security agencies. Dem talk say residents must remain united and report any suspicious activities without delay. The forum also advise people to avoid traveling alone, especially for isolated areas and during odd hours.

As security concerns dey increase for these areas, local authorities dey work with security agencies to strengthen patrols and surveillance. Dem dey also engage with community leaders to improve information sharing and early warning systems.

The situation dey highlight ongoing security challenges for Nigeria‘s Middle Belt region, where ethnic and communal conflicts dey sometimes escalate into violence. Experts say lasting solutions require addressing root causes like resource competition, land disputes and historical grievances.

For now, residents for Taraba and Kaduna states dey remain on high alert as security agencies dey monitor the situation. MBF continue to call for calm but vigilant approach, while urging authorities to take necessary measures to protect lives and property.