“David Tanko was part of the peace efforts initiated by me the Bishop of the Diocese of Jalingo to help in bringing an end to the fight between the Tiv and Jukun.” CatholicChurch Bishop DavidTanko Nigeria
Tanko, who was murdered on his way from the administrative headquarters of Takum from a peace meeting between the Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups, was before his death the priest of St. Peter’s Catholic Church located in Kufai-Amadu village.
“We are only strengthened and comforted by our Christian faith of surrendering all things to God, and our faith in the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.
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