'Two months on, no arrests': Binajub Clan presses security agencies over fatal attack
Residents of Abunyanya in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region are demanding swift justice following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of two members of the Binajub clan earlier this year.
At a press conference on Tuesday, March 24, the clan called on security agencies to fast-track investigations into the killings, which occurred during a violent incident on February 1, 2026.
The victims were identified as Uninkpel Balatob Kabuja, 60, and Tananje Tayon, 50. According to the clan, the two men were allegedly killed in their homes during a dawn attack by members of the Kpatatiib clan and their associates.
A statement signed by the clan’s spokesperson, Foster Kwasi Danna, said the attack took place at about 3:30 a.m. and followed heightened tensions over a disputed borehole project on January 31.
The statement explained that the disagreement escalated into a confrontation, prompting the intervention of police and military personnel to restore calm. However, it alleged that shortly after the security personnel withdrew, the attackers regrouped and launched a coordinated assault on the community.
It further claimed that despite repeated calls for reinforcement, the response was delayed, creating an opportunity for the attackers to strike.
“They stormed our homes, killed two people, burnt six houses and two motorbikes, and destroyed several retail shops,” the statement said.
The Binajub clan expressed concern over what it described as the slow pace of investigations, noting that nearly two months after the incident, no arrests had been made, despite petitions submitted to the Oti Regional Police Command.
Describing the killings as heinous, the clan appealed to the Minister for the Interior and the Inspector-General of Police to intervene to ensure the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
It also called for an increased security presence in the area to prevent further violence and safeguard lives and property.
Residents say the attack has heightened tensions in the community, raising fears of possible reprisals if the situation is not addressed promptly.
