Unknown Gunmen Murder Traditional Ruler and Son Again in Taraba

Another traditional ruler has been gruesomely murdered in Taraba State.

The monarch, who was the third class chief of Chanchanji, in Takum local government council of the state, was killed alongside his son.

Alhaji Tanimu Kunbiya and his son, Yusuf Kunbiya were said to have been gruesomely murdered by unidentified gunmen on Friday evening.

It was learnt that the incident took place along the Takum-Chanchanji road as the king was returning from a burial ceremony.

As of the time of filing this report, the area has been enveloped in tension.

It could be recalled that the village head of Usmanu village in Karim-Lamido local government council of the state, Alhaji Auwal Abubakar, and his younger brother, were also recently killed by gunmen.

The State police spokesperson, Gambo Kwache, confirmed the murder to newsmen in the early hours of Saturday.

“We got the report that the third class chief of Chanchanji and his son were killed in an ambush in Jakudi village,” he said.

She added that more heavily armed policemen and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to maintain peace and order.

Condemning the killings, the leadership of the Tiv Cultural and Social Association, through a statement issued by its President General, Chief James Baka, called on the government and security operatives to bring the perpetrators to book.

He pleaded with the people of the community to remain calm and allow the security operatives perform their constitutional responsibilities.