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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Suspected bandits have killed another district head, Ali Hakimi of Sarkin Kudu town in the Ibbi Local Government Area of the Taraba State.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Friday when about 10 armed bandits forcibly entered Hakimi\u2019s palace and shot him dead.<\/p>\n

The bandits also abducted some persons, instilling fear in other residents.<\/p>\n

A source who spoke on the telephone said local hunters, traditionally providing security, have been stretched thin in their efforts to safeguard the community.<\/p>\n

Bello Adamu, another source from the community, revealed that the deceased was the brother of the Chief of Sarkin Kudu chiefdom.<\/p>\n

The attackers, according to him, \u201cescaped into the bush after killing the district head, and everyone in the area is living in fear because nobody knows the next target of the bandits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also confirming the incident, the council chairman, Iliya Ajibu, said two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that an investigation is ongoing to arrest others involved in the act.<\/p>\n

When contacted, the police spokesperson in the state, Usman Abdullahi, said he was in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State capital, for a programme but promised to get back to our reporter as soon as he confirms the incident.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Suspected bandits have killed another district head, Ali Hakimi of Sarkin Kudu town in the Ibbi Local Government Area of the Taraba State. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Friday when about 10 armed bandits forcibly entered Hakimi\u2019s palace and shot him dead. 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