Tag: Taraba
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Fresh Taraba attacks leave over 30 residents dead, several injured
Over thirty persons have been killed and many others injured following an attack by suspected herders on a farming community in Munga Lelau of Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident followed a mutual suspicion between farmers and herders as to the whereabouts of their cattle. This led to attacks and counterattacks…
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Over 30 killed in Taraba Community as violence erupts again
At least 30 people lost their lives last Friday in a deadly attack on Munga Lelau, a community in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. Armed assailants reportedly stormed the village around 2:30 p.m., setting fire to homes and food storage facilities worth millions of naira.
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Troops arrest 4 Ambazonian rebels in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested four suspected members of Ambazonian rebels in Taraba. NAN reports that Ambazonia is a rebel group operating in neighbouring Cameroon Republic.
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Senator Manu hails Gov Kefas massive move to turn Taraba into industrial hub(Photos)
The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Manu Haruna has hailed Governor Agbu Kefas bold move to transform Taraba state into an industrial hub in the north east geo-political zone of Nigeria. Speaking at the sidelines during the critical stakeholders confab with CCECC in Abuja on Friday convened by the tireless governor, Senator Manu said:…
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INSECURITY! Again, armed men k!ll monarch, son in Taraba
Barely two months after a major traditional ruler was killed, again gunmen suspected to be bandits have ambushed and killed the Chief of Chanchanji HRH Alhaji Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son Yusuf Tanimu. The incident happened on Friday evening when the traditional ruler and his son were returning from a funeral service in Takum. A…
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Just in: Many feared dead as explosion reportedly rocks Taraba
The Taraba State Police Command has stated that three children died in Didango Geita village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of the state following a suspected “accidental discharge” from a dane gun. The state Commissioner of Police, David Iloyonomon, stated this while refuting claims made by some villagers who attributed the deaths to an explosion…
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2 to die by hanging for kidnapping in Taraba
The Chief Judge of Taraba, Justice Joel Agya, on Friday sentenced Yusufa Adamu and Adamu Abdullahi to death by hanging for kidnapping Balkisu Kambe and Maryam Musa in Gashaka Local Government Area. Agya, while delivering the judgement in Jalingo, said the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.
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How Police rejected over N8m bribe from bandits in Taraba
Taraba State Police Command has said over N8m cash ransom was rejected as a bribe from bandits.
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper with N8.5m
The Police Command in Taraba has announced the arrest of a suspected kidnapper, Aliyu Muhammed, in possession of N8.55 million and seven mobile phones. Mr Joseph Eribo, the Commissioner of Police in the state, who made this known on Wednesday
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Troops attack bandits in Taraba, recover weapons
The troops of 6 Brigade, Jalingo, Friday night engaged in a fierce battle with bandits in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba, and recoverd some weapons in the process.