{"id":158706,"date":"2025-04-06T20:58:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T19:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/taraba-suspected-militias-kill-two-young-brothers-in-wukari"},"modified":"2025-04-07T11:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:30:23","slug":"taraba-suspected-militias-kill-two-young-brothers-in-wukari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/taraba-suspected-militias-kill-two-young-brothers-in-wukari","title":{"rendered":"Taraba: Suspected militias kill two young brothers in Wukari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Two brothers have been killed by suspected militias in Wapan Nghaku, a quiet community in Hospital ward of Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, on Friday, April 4.<\/p>\n<p>The victims, Masandi Moses Bulus and Mikhima Moses Basungyu, were reportedly tending to their farm, when they were attacked and killed.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic incident has left the victims\u2019 family and the wider Wukari community in mourning.<\/p>\n<p>Confirming the incident, the council chairman of Wukari, Dauda Agbu Samaila, expressed deep sorrow over the loss.<\/p>\n<p>Samaila, who also serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State chapter, said the council has been working in collaboration with security operatives to track down the perpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy heart is heavy. These were hardworking young men whose lives were cut short in the most senseless and violent way,\u201d the chairman said.<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that security agencies have been mobilized to investigate the killings and bring the perpetrators to justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must not allow this violence to continue. Our people deserve to live in peace, to work their farms, and to raise their families without fear,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The killings have reignited fears in a region with a troubled history of inter-communal violence.<\/p>\n<p>Residents who spoke with our reporter recounted similar past incidents, including ambushes on travelers and the destruction of properties, all pointing to a persistent cycle of unrest that community leaders are eager to break.<\/p>\n<p>Also disturbed by the development, Senator David Jimkuta, who represents Taraba South Senatorial District, condemned the attack during a condolence visit to the grieving families.<\/p>\n<p>He described the murders as \u201ca heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a crime against two individuals; it\u2019s an attack on the soul of Wukari,\u201d the Senator said.<\/p>\n<p>He called on security agencies to act swiftly and decisively. \u201cWe must build a society where conflict is not resolved through the barrel of a gun but through dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of the tragedy, religious leaders, community elders, and civil society organizations are renewing efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among neighboring communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Two brothers have been killed by suspected militias in Wapan Nghaku, a quiet community in Hospital ward of Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, on Friday, April 4. The victims, Masandi Moses Bulus and Mikhima Moses Basungyu, were reportedly tending to their farm, when they were attacked and killed. 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