By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo
Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas, has condemned the assassination of Tanimu Kunbiya, traditional ruler in Chanchagi in Takum Local Government Area of the state.
The traditional ruler was killed alongside his son, Yusuf Kunbiya on Friday evening.
In a statement on Saturday in Jalingo, Emmanuel Bello, Special Adviser to the Governor on
Media and Digital Communications, described the murder as barbaric.
He called on security agencies to fish out the the culprits.
Governor Kefas urged residents of Chachangi to remain calm and allow security agencies to do their work, assuring that no stone will be left unturned to ensure justice.
The statement said the governor “received with deep sadness the news of the death of the Gara of Chanchagi, HRH, Alhaji Tanimu Kunbiya and his son, Yusuf, Friday evening. “Governor Kefas described as tragic the manner in which the late reverred monarch was hacked down on their way from a funeral event in Takum.
“The governor has since ordered the security agents to immediately investigate the circumstances and go after the perpetrators of the heinous crime. He said everyone involved must be brought to justice as soon as possible.
“The governor, while suing for calm from Takum residents, said he would leave no stone unturned to fetch out the criminals and bring them to justice in the shortest time possible. He reiterated his resolve to rid the state of all acts of lawlessness and brigandage.
“He stressed that the era of banditry and criminality has ended with all the strong security measures the administration is taking.
Meanwhile, the Tiv Cultural and Social Association (TCSA) Taraba State has called on the State Government and security agencies to diligently investigate the gruesome murder of the monarch and bring the perpetrators to justice.
President General of TCSA, James Baka, said the Tiv people of Taraba state are committed to peace and unity and strongly condemns such acts of criminality in all ramifications.
“We call on the government and security agencies to diligently investigate this murder and bring the perpetrators to justice.
