1 July 2026 · Gassol
Terrorism in Taraba
OpenWatch has recorded 61 reported terrorism incidents in Taraba State, 14 of them in the last 12 months. That is 10% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 19 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
14
Fatalities · 12 mo
17
Incidents · all-time
61
Fatalities · all-time
293
Latest reported terrorism in Taraba
5 June 2026 · Karim-Lamido
A 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Karim-Lamido LGA, Taraba State, due to a fresh wave of killings and property destruction by suspected armed militia groups, prompting many residents to flee. The area has experienced recurring communal clashes and bandit attacks in recent years.
21 May 2026 · Donga
Troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised two suspected bandits during a tactical operation in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
18 May 2026 · Ibi
Troops neutralized two suspected bandits during a clearance operation in Sarkin Kudu, Ibi LGA, Taraba State, recovering various arms and personal items in the process.
10 May 2026 · Karim-Lamido
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke arrested three suspected terrorist collaborators during a raid in Karim-Lamido local government area of Taraba state. The operation targeted suspected terrorist hideouts following intelligence reports of criminal activities in the region.
19 April 2026 · Karim Lamido
Troops of the Nigerian Army raided Jukun village in Karim Lamido LGA, Taraba State, demolishing suspected terrorist hideouts and arresting nine alleged informants linked to a notorious terrorist kingpin. The operation was conducted in collaboration with local hunters and the Civilian Joint Task Force.
6 April 2026 · Wukari
A suspected terrorist was arrested by troops in Rafin Kada community, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, after being intercepted by vigilant residents. The suspect is believed to be a member of a terrorist group operating in the area.
2 April 2026 · Donga
Three police officers were killed in an ambush by suspected militias in Tor Damisa village, Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State. The police have arrested two suspects linked to the incident and recovered the stolen firearms.
25 March 2026 · Donga
The Catholic Diocese of Wakuri has raised concerns over imminent attacks by Fulani ethnic militia in Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, following warnings from a viral video. The situation has led to fear and mass exodus of residents seeking safety.
23 March 2026
Military operations in southern Taraba State successfully thwarted planned attacks by armed militias on vulnerable communities, restoring calm and security in the area. The intervention involved targeted offensives against militia hideouts, resulting in the neutralization of several militia members.
Other threats in Taraba
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Taraba State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 1 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Taraba risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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