Gunmen have killed the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Alhaji Ibrahim Dio.
The attack occurred on Sunday evening when the assailants invaded his residence in Abuja Quarters, along Rogo Primary School Road, Takum, and shot him dead.
Dio was said to have returned home from the Takum Cattle Market without incident before the attackers, who reportedly arrived on a motorcycle, stormed his residence and opened fire on him.
The killing reportedly threw the community into shock, particularly as the attack happened shortly after his return from the market.
Residents described the deceased as a committed community leader who championed the interests and welfare of his people, especially Fulani residents in Takum.
He was also said to have enjoyed cordial relationships with people from different ethnic and social backgrounds and played a role in promoting peaceful coexistence within the community.
The funeral prayer for Dio was held at about 8am on Monday in Abuja Quarters, along Rogo Primary School Road, Takum.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Taraba State Police Command spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah, were unsuccessful, as his telephone line was unreachable.
He had also yet to respond to a message sent to him as of the time of filing this report.
