Taraba Govt Bans Political Militias, Threatens Prosecution

The Taraba State Government has warned political parties against recruiting and arming youths for political activities, saying violators of its anti-thuggery order will be arrested and prosecuted.


The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Sunday Ibrahim Maikarfi, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP in Jalingo.


Maikarfi said the order took immediate effect upon signing. That copies had been sent to relevant security agencies, including the police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, for enforcement.


He emphasised that the order prohibits the use of weapons during political activities and the formation of unauthor...