July 30, (THEWILL) – The kindred head of Yukuben Chiedom in Takum local government area of Taraba State, Udeng Ibrahim, has been killed.
The third class chief was abducted by gunmen while he was returning from a peace meeting between the traditional rulers of Takum and Ussa, on a motorcycle with his son, Musa.
Ibrahim and his son were abducted in Kpambo, along Takum Kashimbila road at about 7pm on Wednesday.
Local sources said the villagers mobilised for a search for the chief and his son throughout Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but could not find them within the area.
However, their bodies were found on Saturday, along the road.
Former chairman, Takum local government council, who is now Special Adviser to Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, confirmed the incident.
He said the traditional ruler, who was his kindred head was abducted and later killed by unknown persons.
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