Vigilante group kills police officer in Taraba

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Vigilante group kills police officer in Taraba
Taraba State
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The incident, according to the Commissioner of Police, David Iloyanomon, occurred on May 4, at Sandirde village, in Gassol local government council.

A police officer has been shot and killed in an ambush by a vigilante group in Taraba State . Iloyanomon, who identified the late officer as Assistant Superintendent of Police Tapu Godfrey, said…A police officer has been shot and killed in an ambush by a vigilante group in Taraba State .

“The group opened fire, striking ASP Godfrey in the lap. Despite being rushed to the General Hospital in Sandirde for treatment, he was pronounced dead by medical personnel,” Iloyanomon said. The Command reiterated its commitment to combating crime and maintaining public safety, urging residents to remain calm and report any information that could assist in the investigation.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.

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