Taraba Govt Goes After Killers Of Monarch, Son

By Ayodele Oni

Taraba State Government has condemned the gruesome murder of a First Class Monarch and his son in the State by gunmen.

Describing their killing as barbaric, the State Government vowed to get to the root of the incident, not minding those involved.

A statement by Zainab Usman Jalingo, Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, stated that security agents have been directed to fish out those behind the incident.

The statement reads: “The death of the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya and his Son, Yusuf has thrown us all in a sad state.

“In a tragic and unfortunate event that occurred yesterday, when the Monarch and his Son got waylaid – we condemn this barbaric act strongly and we will stop at nothing to get to the root of it – as a Government.

“Our Security Agencies have been charged to get to work and unveil the perpetrators of this wicked act. We will have these criminal elements arrested and made to face the law, soonest.

“The Government of Taraba State sympathize with the people of Chanchanji and Takum at this difficult time.

“This is sad news as we challenge those who are working round the clock to destabilize our dear State; they won’t succeed and we will continue to do our best in protecting Lives and property.

“Criminals and Terrorists don’t have a safe haven in our State, they have never had any space for their activities and we will continue to work on ways to make Taraba State a safe place for everyone.

“It is a difficult time for the family of HRH Tanimu Kunbiya  – and we pray for the souls of the departed to rest with God while praying for the family, the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.”