Gunmen have k!lled two siblings, Moses Amasandi Basungyu, 21, and Moses Mikhinma Basungyu, in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
It was gathered that the siblings, both students of the Federal University Wukari, were killed while on their way to the farm in the early hours of Friday, April 4th, 2025.
The Executive Chairman of Wukari Local Government Area and ALGON Vice-Chairman of Taraba State, Honourable Dauda Agbu Samaila, confirmed the incident in a statement.
The statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media And Publicity, Comrade Ibrahim Audu Angyu, said the attack was carried out by Tiv militias at Frontline Wapan Nghaku area in Hospital ward of Wukari LGA.
“This attack resulted in the tragic loss of two vibrant youths, Mr. Amasandi Moses Bulus and Mr. Mikhinma Moses Basungyu, who were working on their farm,” the statement read.
“Chairman Samaila extended his heartfelt condolences to the entire family members of Basungyu’s and the good people of Wukari Local Government over the great loss. He prayed that their gentle souls rest in perfect peace and that the family and community find the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“This incident is part of a larger pattern of violence in the region, which has been exacerbated by the Jukun-Tiv crisis. As the Chairman of Wukari Local Government Area, Honourable Samaila has been working to promote peace and reconciliation in the region.
“He has also been actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of the people of Wukari LGA.”
Source: Linda Ikeji