Secondary School Students Allegedly Murder Teacher in Taraba State

A secondary school teacher, Bassy Sardauna, has been allegedly murdered by students in Jalingo, Taraba State, following a fatal stabbing. This horrifying incident has been confirmed by the Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police Force.

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Mr. Sardauna, a respected member of the faculty at Model Secondary School, Jalingo, was reportedly attacked by a former student of the school, who, in a sinister plot, enlisted the help of his friends. The assault took place off school premises, with the unsuspecting teacher ambushed while commuting home on a tricycle.

Despite being rushed to the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Jalingo, Mr. Sardauna tragically succumbed to his injuries. The police have initiated a thorough investigation into this heinous crime and are committed to apprehending all the students implicated in the murder.

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According to reports, the motive behind the attack appears to stem from Mr. Sardauna’s recent disciplinary action against some students. Those harboring resentment towards the teacher allegedly orchestrated the deadly ambush.

While the school authorities were unavailable for comment at the time of reporting, some staff members who corroborated the incident are said to have expressed their growing concern over the deteriorating behavior of some students, particularly those in senior classes. They fervently appeal to the police to ensure justice is served for their fallen colleague.