Mark Useni representing Takum, Donag and Ussa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has described as a rude shock the killings of the Chief of Chanchanji, HRH Abdul Hamid and his son, Yusufu Hamid by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
The murder of the monarch and his son in ‘peacetime’, the lawmaker said, was dastardly and uncalled for, while commending Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State for the quick intervention in curtailing the crisis as a result of the killing.
According to him, the deceased who was a third-class traditional ruler and his son were returning to Chanchanji from Takum when they met their untimely death while urging security operatives to go after the killers and bring them justice. He said: “This dastardly act is condemnable especially at such a time that the area is experiencing peace while farmers engage in farming activities and business are beginning to thrive. “I wish to commend the state Governor, Dr.
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