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Terrorists Kill Monarch, Son in Taraba

Some unidentified Terrorist have killed Tanimu Kunbiya, chief of Chanchanji in Taraba, and Yusuf Tanimu, his son. 

The attack occurred on Friday evening while the duo were returning from a funeral service in Takum.

Emmanuel Bello, special adviser on media and digital communication to Agbu Kefas, Taraba governor, said the late monarch was “hacked to death”.

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He added that the governor received the news with “deep sadness”.

Bello said the governor has ordered security agencies to “immediately investigate the incident and pursue the perpetrators, insisting that all involved must be brought to justice swiftly”.

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While urging Takum residents to remain calm, the governor promised to “leave no stone unturned in bringing the criminals to justice as soon as possible”.

He reiterated his commitment to eradicating lawlessness and banditry in the state. 

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