Kidnapped Taraba Lawmaker, killed by abductors

Kidnapped member of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hosea Ibi, representing Takum I constituency has  been reportedly killed by his abductors.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP. David Misal who confirmed the death of the lawmaker said his body was found at Kwari village, along Takum -Kashinbilla road.

Ibi was kidnapped on December 30 last year, in Takum when he went home for Christmas celebration.

Eye-witnesses said he was whisked away at gun point by his abductors riding a motor cycle.

Chairman, House Committee on Information, Hon Saleh Sa’ad confirmed the death to newsmen.

Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, said he has been devasted by the death. “My heart has been broken,” he said.

Ibi’s colleague, Mark Useni, a former Speaker and member now representing Takum II, described Ibi’s death as shocking.

Useni noted that the people of Takum who were eagerly waiting for his release have been thrown into mourning this afternoon.

“It’s a very sad news to the people of Takum and the entire state,” he said.