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Army Declares Five Suspects Wanted Over Taraba Killings

  The Nigerian Army has declared five suspects wanted for their alleged involvement in the attacks that left to the death of several persons in … Continue reading Army Declares Five Suspects Wanted Over Taraba Killings


A file photo of Nigerian soldiers sitting on a military pick-up truck at a military base.
A file photo of Nigerian soldiers sitting on a military pick-up truck at a military base.
Army Declares Five Suspects Wanted Over Taraba Killings
File photo: Nigerian soldiers hold their weapons as they sit on a military pick-up truck at a military base.

 

The Nigerian Army has declared five suspects wanted for their alleged involvement in the attacks that left to the death of several persons in Taraba State.

Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday.

“In line with the ongoing military exercise Ayem Akpatuma in Taraba State, five suspects are hereby declared wanted for their alleged roles in the killings in Takum Local Government Area in particular, and Taraba State in general,” he said.

Those declared wanted include Tanko Adiku Dantayi, Kurusi Danladi, Chindo, Big  Olumba, as well as one other suspect known as Chairman Poko.

The Brigadier General Chukwu further called on the public to support the Army in apprehending the suspects, and to always provide useful and timely information to security agencies for prompt action.

Several persons were reported killed following fresh violence which started in Taraba and extended to Benue state, both in Nigeria’s North-central region.

The attacks, which reportedly began on Wednesday last week, was said to have spread to Akaanya and Nenchi villages in Ukun Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving 10 persons dead.

Consequently, the Chairman of Ukun LGA, Mr Tyokaa Iberlogo, confirmed the attacks to Channels Television the following day but said details of the incidents were still sketchy.

Jandeikyula, a Tiv village in Wukari Local Government Area in Taraba was allegedly the first to come under attack, resulting in the death of more than 20 persons, including a soldier.