MIYETTI ALLAH CHAIRMAN SHOT DEAD BY GUNMEN IN TARABA STATE.
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Ibrahim Saidu, has been killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits.
The Taraba State Police Command confirmed the development through its spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mshelizah said Saidu was shot dead by armed men at his residence on Sunday.
According to preliminary information gathered by the Nigeria Police Force, the assailants arrived on a motorcycle before carrying out the attack.
The police spokesperson stated that an investigation has commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice.
“The command is also working in collaboration with other security agencies to strengthen security in the affected area and prevent any possible breakdown of law and order,” he added.
He further appealed to residents of the affected communities—particularly the deceased’s family members, associates, and supporters—to remain calm and refrain from actions that could escalate tension or trigger reprisal attacks.
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