Police open investigation after killing of MACBAN chairman in Takum
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on P.M. News
Taraba State police have launched an investigation after the killing of Ibrahim Saidu, chairman of the Miyetti Allah cattle breeders' association (MACBAN) in Takum, who was shot dead at his home on Sunday evening by men who arrived on motorcycles. Commissioner Edwin Ogbeghagha is calling for calm, according to a statement from the police spokesperson, reported by the news agency NAN.
Police in Taraba State, in north-eastern Nigeria, have opened an investigation into the killing of Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) for the Takum area. He was killed at his home on Sunday evening, according to a statement published on Tuesday by police spokesperson ASP Victor Mshelizah.
According to the police, the attackers arrived on motorcycles before opening fire. The State Police Commissioner, Edwin Ogbeghagha, is calling for calm and has ordered all necessary investigative measures to establish the circumstances, identify those responsible and bring them to justice. He assures the residents of Takum that the police remain committed to protecting lives and property. The police extended their condolences to the family, relatives and members of the association.
The attack had already been reported on Tuesday: Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, MACBAN chairman in Takum, killed by gunmen.
