By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo.
Following the recent attacks by bandits on Binnari Community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba state that claimed the lives of over 57 people, Governor Agbu Kefas on Tuesday ordered for the postponement of the 10th years anniversary celebration of the Lamido Gashaka, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Zubairu Hammangabdo.
Kefas in a press statement signed by his Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Local Government, Traditions and Chieftaincy, Engr Andrew Godfrey Dame and made available jto ournalists in Jalingo said the anniversary was earlier scheduled to take place on the 31st October, 2026.
The statement maintained that the governor further directed the postponement of the 50th anniversary for the creation of Zing Local Government Area of the state.
The statement hinted that the anniversary celebration of the creation of Zing local government was earlier scheduled for 29th October 2026.
“His Excellency the Executive Governor of Taraba State Dr. Agbu Kefas has directed the postponement of the 10th years anniversary of His Royal Highness Alhaji Zubairu Hammangabdo, the Lamido of Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba state.
His 10th years anniversary was earlier scheduled to take place on the 31st October, 2026. And similarly, the 50th anniversary for the creation of Zing Local Government Area which was earlier scheduled for 29th October 2026 was also postponed” the statement highlighted.
The statement informed that against the backdrop, a new date will be announce for the two occasions to take place.
The statement added that the governor sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.