On Saturday, April 17 in Dogo-Gawa village, Takum local government area, the convoy of Taraba Local Government Chairman, Prince Shoban Tikari was attacked by unknown gunmen who opened fire on the convoy which claimed the life of the Police orderly.
Not revealing the name of the deceased after the incident, there was an emergency meeting chaired by Prince Shoban on the level of robbery, kidnapping and attacks etc.
He said:
“Kidnapping and robbery has remained the most virulent form of banditry in Takum right now. It has become the most pervasive and intractable violent crime in the area.”