Anxiety As Bandits Kill Taraba Monarch, Kidnap Wife, Son, 8 Others
- Taraba state residents have been thrown into sorrow following the brutal murder of a monarch
- Reports have it that kidnappers invaded Garin Moddibo town in the state, killed the monarch and abducted his wife, son and eight others
- The police command in the state has confirmed the unfortunate incident, which happened on Monday, October 30
Taraba state, Jalingo - The murder of a traditional ruler in Taraba state has left the community in shock.
The traditional ruler of Garin Moddibo town in Taraba state, Alhaji Muhammadu, was killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
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How kidnappers murdered Taraba traditional ruler
Daily Trust reported that the assailants invaded the town on Monday, October 30, abducted the monarch’s wife, son and four other people in the town and then headed to two neighbouring villages where they kidnapped four villagers, including a nursing mother.
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Sources in the area disclosed that the monarch was killed because he had been backing youths in the vicinity and protecting the community against intruders, especially kidnappers (gunmen).
However, the chairman of Ardo-Kola LGA, Dalhatu Kawu, said he had already reported the matter to the Taraba state government.
Also, hunters led by the state chairman of the Hunters Association, Dantala Adamu, are reportedly searching for the abducted persons.
Police react to the murder, kidnap incident in Taraba state
Meanwhile, the spokesman for the Taraba state police command, SP Usman Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, refused to give further details.
Bandits kidnap APC chieftains in Kaduna
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that some women leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were kidnapped by bandits in Kaduna state.
The kidnap victims attended the inauguration of the governor of Kaduna state, Uba Sani, before they were seized by the terrorists while returning home.
Bandits have killed 23 pastors, Kaduna CAN says
Legit.ng also reported that the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) chapter in Kaduna state said bandits have killed at least 23 pastors, and 200 churches have been shut down.
The CAN Chairman in Kaduna, Rev. John Hayab, stated this at a recent meeting with the State Commissioner of Police, Musa Garba, and pastors from the state.
Source: Legit.ng
