The lawmakers urged security agencies to establish additional security camps in vulnerable areas and strengthen their presence to prevent further attacks and protect residents.

The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, who represents Taraba North Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday.

Lau expressed concern over the killing of civilians and the growing insecurity affecting rural communities. He warned that repeated attacks had created fear among residents, disrupted livelihoods and forced people to abandon their homes.

The Senate stressed that protecting lives and property remains a fundamental responsibility of government, warning that continued attacks could worsen displacement, destroy property and deepen the humanitarian crisis in affected communities.

The lawmakers called for decisive action to restore peace, insisting that residents of rural and border communities should not be left exposed to armed groups.

They also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to provide urgent relief materials and humanitarian assistance to people affected by the violence.

The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of those killed in the attack.

The latest appeal follows the October 23 assault on Binnari, where gunmen reportedly invaded the community at about 3 p.m., shortly after Jumu’ah prayers. The attackers allegedly opened fire, looted food supplies from shops and homes, and set shops and motorcycles ablaze.

The death toll has increased as search operations and reports from the affected community emerged. Police initially confirmed 10 deaths, while subsequent community accounts placed the figure at 50. Later reports from NEMA put the number of fatalities at 62, with 52 people injured and thousands displaced.

Although the Senate cited about 80 deaths while calling for stronger security measures, that figure has not been independently confirmed by the police or NEMA in the reports reviewed. Authorities have indicated that the casualty figures could change as recovery operations continue.

Residents have reportedly suspected that the attackers entered Taraba from neighbouring Plateau State, although the circumstances surrounding the attack and the identities of those responsible require further investigation.

The killings have renewed concerns about the safety of communities around state borders, where limited security coverage and difficult access routes can complicate emergency responses.

The Senate’s resolution places renewed pressure on security agencies to strengthen protection in the affected areas while ensuring that displaced residents receive humanitarian support.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia