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In a bid to enhance the security landscape in Taraba State, His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has officially inaugurated the “Taraba Security Solution Committee.” This high-powered committee is tasked with addressing critical security concerns within the state.

This was disclosed in a press release signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor, Yusuf Sanda.

It states that the committee, chaired by the Brigade Commander of the 6th Brigade, is composed of prominent members, including the Commissioner of Police, the Director of State Security, the Commandant of the NSCDC, the Air Force Command Base in Gembu, the Commandant of NDLEA, the Commander-General of Taraba Marshal, a representative from the House of Assembly, the Honourable Attorney General/Commissioner of Justice, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, and a representative from the Reps Defense Intelligent Agency.The Permanent Secretary of the SGS Office, responsible for (HASS), serves as the Secretary of the committee.

This diverse team of professionals will collaborate to address various aspects of security in the state.

Yusuf Sanda disclosed that the Taraba Security Solution Committee’s terms of reference are as follows:
Study the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), determine the type and quantity of weapons/equipment needed for the state, taking into account the state’s topography, identify the specific training requirements from DICON.

The committee is expected to deliver its report within a tight deadline of five (5) days.

The formation of this committee reflects the state government’s commitment to strengthening security measures, ensuring the safety of its citizens, and addressing security challenges effectively.