They KILLED Our Lecturer! Students Mourns As Gunmen Attack, Killed Deputy Registrar And 4 Others- See Details
In a heartbreaking episode that highlights the increasing unrest in certain regions of Nigeria, gunmen ambushed and murdered six travellers on the Takum/Wukari route in Taraba State on Monday morning.
A lecturer from Federal University Wukari, the deputy registrar of Taraba State School of Health Technology Takum, and a principal of a secondary school who had just moved from Takum to Wukari Local Government Area were among the fatalities.
The Taraba State Police Command acknowledged the incident, which shocked the whole region. DSP Kwache Gambo, the command’ s acting public relations officer, confirmed the deaths and gave the assurance that measures were being taken to apprehend the offenders. The event brings to light the ongoing threat presented by armed groups that are active in the region and frequently attack both security personnel and civilians.
Concerns over the security of residents travelling within Taraba State have been further raised by this horrific incident. Like many other highways in Nigeria, the Takum/Wukari road has seen a spike in violent incidents in recent years, with bandits and other criminal elements frequently ambushing travellers. The killings of the deputy registrar and the university professor are especially concerning because they highlight how vulnerable educational institutions and their employees are in an unstable area.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas responded to the unfortunate event by expressing his sincere condolences and vehemently denouncing the murders. The governor promised that those responsible would face consequences in a statement released by Emmanuel Bello, his Special Advisor on Media and Digital Communication. ” The news of the attacks on innocent passengers on the Takum- Wukari line that led in fatalities was received by Governor Agbu Kefas with profound regret.
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This tragedy has brought attention to the urgent need for enhanced security measures throughout Nigeria, especially in regions that are vulnerable to violent assaults. There is a rising need for the government at all levels to act decisively in order to stop more carnage and bring peace back to the volatile areas as the country grieves the loss of these innocent souls.