Terrorist stormed the palace of the traditional ruler of Sansani chiefdom, Alhaji Abdulmutalib Jankada, in Gassol local government area of Taraba State, fatally shooting him multiple times on Thursday night.
Witnesses reported that the assailants arrived on motorcycles, entered the palace, and targeted the monarch directly, seizing his phones before fleeing the scene. It was learnt that the monarch died on the spot.
A resident of Sansani town, Taraba State, Musa Sansani said they heard sound gunshots but did not know the shots were from the palace.
Sansani told DailyTrust, “The late chief told us Yesterday that he was traveling to Ibbi for Nwonyo fishing Festival which is taking place on Friday and Saturday.
“We never knew the Chief did not travel Yesterday evening so when we heard the gunshots, we did not suspect it was inside the palace,” he added.
The resident said the gunmen silently left the town after killing the monarch noting that it was his wife who found him dead and raised the alarm.
“We are mourning and the late chief will be buried after Friday prayers.
“The late chief was abducted along Jalingo-Wukari road two years ago and ransom was paid before his release,” he disclosed.
