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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) emphasized the importance of local collaboration for effective policing during the inauguration of a new police headquarters in Jalingo, Taraba. He stated that successful policing relies on the cooperation of local residents, who should provide credible and timely information regarding criminal activities in their communities, alongside the efforts of the police.

A court has decided to expedite the trial of a journalist from Taraba who has been in detention for six months. During the hearing, prosecuting counsel Barr. D.G. Tukura requested that specific bank documents and account statements from three banks be presented to the court along with PIN witnesses.

Gabriel Olayinka, a journalist from Taraba State, has been in prison for six months without a substantive trial. However, the Upper Area Court II in Jalingo has scheduled a hearing for his case on July 2, 2026, providing him an opportunity to defend himself. This situation has led to increased public outcry regarding his prolonged incarceration.