The village head of Usmanu in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State was killed by unknown gunmen on Sunday night, plunging the community into mourning.
The tragic incident occurred late Sunday night, accompanied by sporadic gunshots that forced residents to flee in fear for their lives.
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Bitrus Danjos, Chairman of Karim-Lamido LGA, confirmed the incident to newsmen, expressing his shock and sadness over the monarch’s death. This comes just months after the village head’s younger brother was also killed.
“I was called from Usmanu Village that the village head, HRH Auwal, was killed by unknown gunmen,” Danjos said. “The people in the village have deserted the community while running for their lives. As we speak, security agencies are in the village to ensure calm and normalcy return.”
Security forces have been deployed to the area to restore peace and order, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
