Skip to main content

Two Taraba Community Leaders Found Dead In Bush

Two community leaders were on Sunday found dead at the outskirt of the Namnai village in Gassol local government area of Taraba, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
NAN reports that the deceased were the village heads of Namnai, Malam Musa Kachalla, and his ward head, Malam Manu Jahun.
The Chairman of the council, Mr Tukura Bashir, confirmed the incident to NAN in Jalingo.
Bashir said that the leaders were on their way to settle a farmland dispute between herdsmen and farmers in the area.
He explained that family members of the deceased raised alarm after waiting for several hours without hearing from their loved ones on assignment outside the village.
The chairman explained that a search party was later organised by the community who discovered the corpses in a pool of their own blood.
NAN learnt that the people fled from the area for fear of possible reprisal attacks.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Joseph Kwaji, also confirmed the development.
Kwaji said the police recovered the bodies of the two persons, adding that they were murdered by yet to be identified persons.
He said that timely arrival of armed policemen in the community calmed down tension.
The spokesman assured that the force would investigate the incident with a view to bringing the culprits to book.

#TarabaFacts 
Social Media
  just click 




Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Taraba State University Joins ASUU Ultimatum to 21 Universities Over 2025 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has joined 20 other state-owned universities placed on a 14-day ultimatum over the alleged non-implementation of key provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The ultimatum was issued following resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Abuja, where the union expressed concern over what it described as the “haphazard implementation” of the agreement. ASUU warned that the affected universities could face industrial action if the outstanding issues are not resolved within the 14-day window. The union authorised the affected branches to begin formal processes for strike action should their respective university authorities fail to address the issues. Taraba State University, Jalingo, was specifically listed among the 21 universities affected by the directive. Other institutions on the list include Nasarawa State Universit...

Truck Drivers Block Jalingo–Zing–Yola Road Following Dispute at NDLEA Checkpoint

Taraba Facts Truck drivers have reportedly blocked the Jalingo–Zing–Yola road following a disagreement with a soldier at an NDLEA checkpoint last night. The incident has disrupted movement along the major highway, leaving motorists and other road users stranded. As of Thursday morning, the road remains blocked, with the situation reportedly affecting the free movement of vehicles along the route. The circumstances surrounding the disagreement between the truck drivers and the security personnel remain unclear. Residents and road users are calling on relevant authorities to urgently intervene, investigate the incident and resolve the dispute to restore normal traffic. Authorities are also urged to ensure that the matter is properly addressed and that the safety and movement of commuters along the busy route are not further compromised.

Taraba Begins ₦5,000 Deduction for Teachers’ Permanent Identity Cards

The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) has initiated a ₦5,000 deduction from teachers as part of arrangements for the production of Permanent Identity Cards for teachers across the state. According to UBEC, the identity cards are expected to strengthen staff records, improve security and enhance administrative efficiency in the management of teachers across Taraba State. UBEC further said the Permanent Identity Card project is also expected to assist the state government in developing an accurate and verifiable database of teachers. Such a database will provide Governor Agbu Kefas with reliable information on personnel within the basic education system and support more effective planning, monitoring and personnel management. The initiative is therefore expected to strengthen security measures, improve staff verification and provide a more efficient system for managing personnel across Taraba State’s basic education sector.