Bandits storm Taraba community, kill district head

 

Armed nonstate actors wreaking havoc in Nigeria’s middle belt region have killed a district head in Taraba state.

The district head, Ali Hakimi of Sarkin Kudu town in the Ibbi Local Government Area of the state, was killed by suspected bandits.

He was said to have been shot dead after the bandits numbering about 10 stormed his place around 12:30 am on Friday.

The bandits also abducted some persons, causing fear and trepidation among other residents.

Local hunters, traditionally providing security, have been stretched thin in their efforts to safeguard the community, a local told DAILY POST.

Bello Adamu, another source from the community, revealed that the deceased was the brother of the Chief of Sarkin Kudu chiefdom.

The attackers, according to him, “escaped into the bush after killing the district head, and everyone in the area is living in fear because nobody knows the next target of the bandits.”

Also confirming the incident, the council chairman, Iliya Ajibu, said two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that an investigation is ongoing to arrest others involved in the act.

When contacted, the police spokesperson in the state, Usman Abdullahi, said he was in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State capital, for a programme but promised to get back to our reporter as soon as he confirms the incident