Community calls for justice after man is allegedly shot useless in Taraba

The youth chief of Salakan Kode in Karim-Lamido native authorities council of Taraba state, Sunday Tata, has petitioned the state commissioner of police, demanding an intensive investigation into the alleged homicide of Mr. Freedom Yusuf Salakan.

In a petition dated October 28, 2026, Tata known as on the Taraba State Police Command to analyze the killing, which reportedly occurred on October 26, 2026.

According to the petition, Salakan was allegedly shot useless whereas getting back from the market in Karim- Lamido native authorities council.

The petition additional alleged that the attackers took away the sufferer’s motorbike, phone and cash after taking pictures him. It said that he died on the scene from gunshot accidents.

Tata, who mentioned he was appearing on behalf of the sufferer’s household and the Salakan group accused two people, of alleged involvement within the incident.

He urged the Commissioner of Police to order an neutral investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing and the alleged theft.

The petition additionally known as for the quick arrest of the 2 people for questioning and attainable prosecution in accordance with the regulation.

Describing the incident as a grave violation of the sufferer’s proper to life, Tata appealed to the police authorities to take pressing steps to make sure justice for the deceased and his household.

The petition, as seen by our reporter, was routed by the Divisional Police Officer of the Karim-Lamido Division to the Commissioner of Police, Taraba State Command, in Jalingo.