Gunmen have killed
Yakubu Mama, an official of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of
Nigeria (MACBAN) for exposing criminals in Keffi-Karu-Abuja axis to security
operatives.
The Nasarawa State
Chairman of MACBAN, Muhammed Hussaini, told Daily Trust that the gunmen stormed
the deceased’s residence Tuesday night in Agwan Toni, Karu LGA and whisked him
into the bush where they murdered him.
MACBAN officials,
vigilantes and police Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) helped in the recovery
of the corps which was buried yesterday in Karu.
Hussaini said that the
late Mama had been giving information that had helped in tracking down high
profile criminals, armed robbery syndicates, and cattle rustlers to security
operatives in Keffi, Karu and Abuja.
Hussaini added that
the deceased had also contributed useful information that had averted clashes
between farmers and herders in Keffi and Karu LGAs.
When contacted, the
Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Idrisu Kennedy, said he had
not been briefed on the incident by the DPO handling the area.
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