1 July 2026 · Terrorism
Security in Gassol
OpenWatch has recorded 63 security incidents in Gassol Local Government Area, Taraba State, with 2 in the last 12 months. That is 10% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 3 of 9 among the Taraba LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
2
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
63
Fatalities · all-time
192
Latest reported incidents in Gassol
Most recent involve kidnapping, terrorism, law enforcement operation, assassination
17 May 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Troops arrested a suspected arms dealer in Taraba State for allegedly selling 23 AK-47 rifles to a rogue vigilante group leader during a joint intelligence-led operation. The suspect is now in custody for further interrogation and investigation.
18 April 2024 · Assassination
A traditional ruler was shot dead by gunmen who invaded his palace in Sansani town, Taraba state. The assailants escaped after the attack, which took place on Thursday night.
10 February 2023 · Terrorism
Kabiru Sokoto, a leader of the Boko Haram sect, was recaptured by security forces in Mutum-Biu, Taraba State, after escaping custody. The arrest occurred early on February 10th.
25 September 2022 · Kidnapping
Bandits attacked farming communities in Gassol and Bali local government areas, resulting in the death of one individual and multiple kidnappings of large-scale farmers. Residents have since returned to their farms after vigilante groups intervened.
21 August 2022 · Kidnapping
Bandits have invaded over 20 farming communities in Taraba State, abducting more than 50 farmers and cattle owners, and enforcing ransom payments. The situation has forced many residents to flee their homes and abandon their farms.
31 July 2022 · Kidnapping
Gunmen attacked Jauro Manu Market in Gassol LGA, killing four traders and abducting 14 travellers along Mutumbiyu-Wukari Road. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N30 million.
15 June 2022 · Bombing
A suspected bomb manufacturer was arrested in Tella town, Gassol LGA, Taraba State, with various bomb-making devices and arms recovered from his residence.
3 June 2022 · Kidnapping
The district head of Gunduma in Taraba State was abducted along with four others by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 3, 2022.
7 May 2022 · Terrorism
Terrorists have been attacking rural communities in Gassol and Karim Lamido LGAs, resulting in numerous kidnappings and fatalities, including the deaths of vigilantes and villagers. Recent military operations have targeted these terrorists, leading to some casualties among innocent residents.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Gassol LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 1 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Taraba profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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