BREAKING NEWS: Traditional Ruler And Son Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen  In Taraba

BREAKING NEWS: Traditional Ruler And Son Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen  In Taraba

In a tragic incident, the third-class chief of Chanchanji village in Takum local government council, Alhaji Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf Kunbiya, were brutally murdered by unidentified gunmen on Friday evening. The attack occurred along the Takum-Chanchanji road as the monarch was returning from a burial ceremony, plunging the area into deep tension…….. CONTINUE READING 

This grim event follows closely after the recent killing of the village head of Usmanu village in Karim-Lamido local government council, Alhaji Auwal Abubakar, and his younger brother, also by gunmen. Confirming the incident, the State police spokesperson, Gambo Kwache, reported that the ambush took place in Jakudi village.

In response to the escalating security situation, additional heavily armed policemen and security personnel have been deployed to the area to restore calm and maintain order. The Tiv Cultural and Social Association, represented by its President General, Chief James Baka, vehemently condemned the killings. Chief Baka urged the government and security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and called for calm among community members to facilitate the security operatives’ efforts.