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How Gunmen Abducted, Killed Taraba LG Boss, Nephew – Police

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The Police in Taraba State has confirmed how some yet-to-be identified gunmen, on Sunday, abducted and killed the Chairman of Ardo Kola Local Government Area of the state, Mr Salihu Dovo, and his Nephew.

BIGPENNGR.COM reports that the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP David Misal, gave the confirmation in a terse statement to newsmen in Jalingo.

“It’s true, the chairman was abducted by gunmen at his residence in the early hours of Sunday in Jalingo and later killed him in the bush with his brother’s son whose name we are yet to get.

“We have so far arrested one person in connection with the incident and we are hoping that he will give us leading information to enable us to arrest the rest of the killers.

“We are doing serious investigations and we shall communicate to you as soon as we unravel all the circumstances surrounding the incident,” he said.

Misal also confirmed that the two bodies were recovered from the bush between Nahuta and Garin Abata villages of Ardo Kola local government area.

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