KYN Urges Swift Action to Reclaim Areas from Bandit Control in Taraba State Amid Escalating Crisis

The group known as Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN) is urging the Taraba State government and security forces to expedite efforts in reclaiming communities currently under the control of bandits. This appeal follows recent brutal killings in the Yangtu Development Area, prompting KYN to sound an alarm about the alarming rate at which bandits have taken over specific regions in the state.

Led by National President Emmanuel Ukwen, the group expressed deep concern, stating, “It is no longer a secret that some of our local communities have been taken over by mercenaries who continue to occupy our homes, churches, and school buildings.” They called on the state government, police force, DSS, and other security operatives to strengthen and expedite actions to reclaim the land and restore peace in the affected areas.

KYN emphasized that the unrest has created a conducive environment for other criminal activities and atrocious acts. They also highlighted the unoccupied Ukwe Takum stool as a contributing factor, claiming that the vacuum has allowed various criminal groups to thrive in the state.