Masked Gunmen have shot and killed the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, in a targeted attack at his residence
Reports indicated that the assailants struck on Sunday evening in the Anguwan Rogo area of Takum town, shooting Saidu who had just returned from the local cattle market.
According to a neighbour, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, the attackers, ambushing Saidu at his home, had arrived on motorcycles with their faces masked before firing repeatedly at the community leader.The neighbour, who disclosed that the gunmen fled after the attack, and the shooting triggered panic among people in the neighbourhood, said Saidu’s death has left residents grieving over the sudden loss of a great personality in the community.
Describing him as a peaceful individual who related well with those around him, the eyewitness said Saidu, popularly known as D.O., was laid to rest on Tuesday in line with Islamic burial customs in Takum.
Confirming the unfortunate incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Victor Mshelizah, said preliminary reports showed that the attackers arrived on a motorcycle, adding that investigations had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the perpetrators.
The Command Spokesperson said that leaving no stone unturned, the State Commissioner of Police Edwin Ogbeghagha has ordered officers to intensify the hunt for answers while joining forces with sister security agencies to lock down the peace within the affected area.
With the Command putting the ball in the public’s court, the Police boss urged residents to to avoid actions that could provoke reprisals, stay calm, and step forward with the crucial tips that will enable the Police crack this case wide open.
