
GUNMEN KIDNAP TRADITIONAL RULER, 20 OTHERS IN TARABA
In the early hours of Tuesday, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted 21 people including a traditional ruler in the pupule area of Yorro local government in Taraba state.
According to locals in the area, the gunmen invaded the community around 2am and took away 21 members of the community.
It was reported that during the operation, HRH. Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Nyala, the area’s second-class chief, along with his son and pregnant daughter and an orderly, were abducted.
“21 members of our community here in Pupule, Yorro local were kidnapped this morning. The gunmen invaded our community around 2am and carried out the attack.
“They kidnapped a 2nd class chief of our area, HRH. Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Nyala, his son and pregnant daughter as well as the orderly” the source narrated.
The attack was also confirmed by Usman Abdullahi, the PPRO, and the Taraba State Police Command.
More Stories
TINUBU’S REMOVAL IN 2027 NON-NEGOTIABLE – LABOUR PARTY
The Chairman of the Labour Party in Ogun State, Chief Samuel Olaolu, has declared that the opposition party is determined...
KADUNA CRACKDOWN: POLICE NAB SIX KIDNAP SUSPECTS, SEIZE FOUR AK-47 RIFLES
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be kidnappers during various Operations across state. The command’s...
‘KEEP SUPPORTING TINUBU,’ FUBARA TELLS RIVERS PEOPLE IN EASTER MESSAGE
Despite being suspended, Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara has urged people of the state to continue supporting President Bola...
VOLVO TO LAY OFF 800 U.S. WORKERS, BLAMES TARIFFS AND MARKET SLUMP
Volvo Group has announced plans to lay off up to 800 workers at three of its U.S. facilities over the...
MAN KILLED, WIFE INJURED AS TRUCK RAMS TRICYCLE IN ONDO
One person lost his life while some others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash which occurred at Oke Aro...
AT LEAST 143 DEAD IN DR CONGO BOAT FIRE
At least 143 people died and dozens more went missing after a boat carrying fuel caught fire and capsized in...