The chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, has been killed by armed men who invaded his residence.
The attackers reportedly struck on Sunday evening at Anguwan Rogo in Takum town, shooting Saidu shortly after he arrived home from the cattle market.
A neighbour, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the assailants rode into the area on motorcycles with their faces covered before firing repeatedly at the MACBAN leader.
According to the resident, the gunmen fled after the attack, while the shooting triggered panic among people in the neighbourhood.
He described Saidu as a peaceful individual who related well with those around him, adding that his death had left residents grieving.
The deceased, also known by the nickname D.O., was laid to rest on Tuesday in line with Islamic burial customs in Takum.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Victor Mshelizah, confirmed the killing, saying preliminary reports showed that the attackers arrived on a motorcycle. He said investigations had commenced to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify the perpetrators.
Mshelizah said the Commissioner of Police, Edwin Ogbeghagha, had directed officers to intensify investigations, while the command was collaborating with other security agencies to maintain peace. He urged residents to avoid actions that could provoke reprisals and assist investigators with useful information.
