Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, in the early hours of Tuesday, kidnapped a Second-Class Chief and 20 residents in the Pupule area of Yorro local government in Taraba state.
The gunmen, according to locals in the area, invaded the community around 2:am and took away 21 members of the community.
Reports from the locals also suggested that, Umaru Abubakar, a Second- Class Chief in the area, his son and his pregnant daughter as well as his police orderly were kidnapped during the operation.
“Twenty one members of our community here in Pupule, were kidnapped this morning. The gunmen invaded our community around 2: am and carried out the attack.
“They kidnapped a second-class chief of our area, Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Nyala, his son and pregnant daughter as well as his police orderly,” the source who pleaded anonymity narrated.
Usman Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command, also confirmed the attack.
(NAN)
[…] The recent surge in the migration of individuals from Zamfara State, Nigeria, and neighboring Niger Republic into Adamawa and Taraba States has prompted high security concerns within the regions. As these movements escalate, officials and local communities are increasingly troubled about the potential implications for the already existing security challenges in Taraba state.Both Adamawa and Taraba States have witnessed a notable influx of people from Zamfara State and even across the border from Niger Republic. This sudden influx has raised questions regarding the modes of entry and the reasons behind these migrations, intensifying worries among residents and authorities.Speaking on the matter, state officials emphasized the urgency for comprehensive investigations into the mechanisms facilitating this movement. They stressed the critical need to secure borders and scrutinize the influx of individuals amid escalating security threats.The concerning trend has amplified calls for a collaborative effort between relevant government agencies, security operatives, and local communities to assess and address the root causes of this migration.Recall that Taraba has witnessed series of attacks by bandits recently resulting to the kidnapping of 20 residents and a high ranking chief. Gunmen Kidnap High-ranking Chief, 20 Residents In Taraba […]