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Gunmen homicide Miyetti Allah chairman in Taraba

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November 11, 2026

Joseph Imo

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By Linda Ikeji
10 November 2026, 5:51 pm

Gunmen murder Miyetti Allah chairman in Taraba

Gunmen have murdered Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) within the Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

It gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday night, November 8, 2026 when the assailants stormed Dio’s residence in Abuja Quarters, alongside Rogo Primary School Road, Takum, and fatally shot him.

The deceased had returned residence safely from the Takum Cattle Market on Sunday night earlier than the gunmen, who reportedly arrived on a bike, attacked his residence and opened hearth on him.

The assault reportedly occurred shortly after his return from the market.

Dio was described by residents as a devoted neighborhood chief who was dedicated to the welfare and pursuits of his individuals, significantly Fulani residents and different members of the Takum neighborhood.

He was additionally mentioned to have maintained cordial relationships with individuals from completely different backgrounds and was broadly thought to be a neighborhood determine who promoted peaceable coexistence.

The funeral prayer for the deceased was held on Monday at about 8am in Abuja Quarters, alongside Rogo Primary School Road, Takum.

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