Gunmen Kill MACBAN Chairman In Taraba

Gunmen have shot dead Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in the Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday evening when the assailants stormed Dio’s residence in Abuja Quarters, along Rogo Primary School Road, Takum, and shot him dead. Sources said that the deceased had returned home safely from the Takum Cattle Market on Sunday evening before the gunmen, who reportedly arrived on a motorcycle, attacked his residence and opened fire on him. The attack reportedly happened shortly after his return from the market, leaving members of the community shocked by his killing. Dio was described by residents as a dedicated community leader who was committed to the welfare and interests of his people, particularly Fulani residents and other members of the Takum community. He was also said to have maintained cordial relationships with people from different backgrounds and was widely regarded as a community figure who promoted peaceful coexistence. It was learnt that the funeral prayer for the deceased was held on Monday at about 8am in Abuja Quarters, along Rogo Primary School Road, Takum. Efforts to contact the Taraba State Police Command spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah, for comments on the incident were unsuccessful, as his phone line was unreachable. He had also yet to respond to a message sent to him as of the time of filing this report.