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Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Mohammed Gidado Attempts Suicide To Evade Arrest By NSCDC In Taraba
Mohammed Gidado, a suspected kidnap kingpin, attempted suicide to evade arrest by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Taraba State.The suspect, who has been on the watch list of security agencies in Taraba, was arrested on March 28, in Jebjeb community of Karim Lamido LGA, after through intensive intelligence gathering, survei

2 Soldiers Reportedly Missing As Gunmen Shot Police Officers Dead While At Checkpoint In Taraba
Two mobile police officers were shot dead by some gunmen, Monday night, while on duty at a checkpoint in Dogongawa, along KatsinaAla-Takum road in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. Same Monday night, two soldiers attached to the joint military operation were feared missing in an ambush by suspected bandits at Bonta community in Konshish
Soldiers Kill 5 Youths Returning From A Wedding In Taraba After 'Mistaking Them For Kidnappers (Photos)
Soldiers have allegedly killed five youths at Bassa village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.According to Daily Trust, the young men were returning from a wedding ceremony in Garin-Baka around 12 midnight on Thursday, April 1, when soldiers on patrol mistook them for kidnappers and allegedly opened fire on them. Isah Umar, a stud

Good Friday Turns Bloody In Taraba As Soldiers Allegedly Kill Youths, Injure Others
A number of youths whose ages range from twenty to twenty-seven have been shot dead and several others injured in Taraba State allegedly by the men of the Nigerian army.The incident, according to findings took place at the early hours of Friday in Baka village of Ardo-Kola Local Government Council of the state.The affected youths remains have been
Gunmen Go Wild, Kill Taraba Businessman, Abdulrazak Yola In Cold Blood In Jalingo
In what will come across as a really startling development, some unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a businessman in Jalingo, Taraba state. The victim identified as Alhaji Abdulrazak Yola, was shot dead by the gunmen inside his house at midnight on Friday, February 12.It was gathered that the gunmen shot sporadically before gain

Bandits Kidnap Taraba Dep. Governor’s Aide In Broad Day Light
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped Bala Baba, the Personal Assistant to Taraba State Deputy Governor, Haruna Manu.The incident was confirmed by a family source, The Nation reported.Police spokesman in Taraba, ASP Reform Leha, while reacting to the incident, disclosed that investigations are already on to track the criminals and bring th
Taraba Council Chairman Killed Alongside Nephew Who Attempted To Block His Abduction
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday killed the Council Chairman of Ardo-kola local government area of Taraba, Hon. Salihu Dovo and his nephew, Timothy Aminu, who attempted to obstruct his abduction.Police Public Relations Officer of Taraba Command, DSP David Misal, confirmed the incident to The Nation at Jalingo Federal Medical Centre Mort

These Photos Of Isolation Center In Taraba NYSC Orientation Camp Sparks Outrage Online
It was reported that four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch B Stream II in Taraba State tested positive for COVID-19.The participants are in quarantine at the isolation centre of the Orientation Camp in Sibre, near Jalingo, the state capital.NYSC camps opened nationwide on Tuesday. Three corps members tested positive on resu
How Police Foiled Attempted Abduction of Chinese National in Taraba
The Police Command in Taraba said that it had foiled an attempt by some armed men to abduct a Chinese national in the Gindin Dorowa area of Wukari Local Government AreaThe command's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP David Misal, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Tuesday in Jalingo.He alleged that the armed men had blocked the Wuka

Pandemonium In Taraba As Fight Over Lady’s Love Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
At least one person has been killed and several others injured in a feud that ensued between youths of two different settlements in the Water Board area of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.The clash, which was said to have been triggered on Sunday as a result of a fight between two young men over a lady’s love at a party hall, also led to the d
2 Persons killed, Others Missing As Taraba Students Protest Arrest Of Principal
About two persons including a student of Abeda Holy Ghost Secondary School Peva have died, while two others were declared missing after the students in Takum local government area of Taraba state protest the arrest of their principal.Reports revealed that the killings were carried out by Special Forces as the students staged a peaceful protest aga

2 Killed By Special Forces, Others Missing As Students Protest In Taraba
Two persons including a student of Abeda Holy Ghost Secondary School Peva have been confirmed killed by Special Forces while two others were declared missing during a protest by the students of the school in Takum local government area of Taraba state students of the Holy Ghost Secondary School on Wednesday engaged in a peaceful protest against ar
Three Siblings Struck Dead By Thunder, Mother Seriously Injured In Taraba
Tragedy struck in Nigeria’s north-east Tuesday after three siblings were struck to death by thunder.It is understood that their mother, Justina Nyavoro, who sustained serious burns, is receiving treatment in the hospital.Sources say the incident occurred at about 5.30 pm in Pupule village, Yorro local government when Justina and her three childr

How Army Personnel Murdered My Husband, Dumped His Corpse In Well — Taraba Widow
Mrs Joy is the wife of Awarga Aondover, a mechanic who was allegedly murdered along with his cousin and dumped in a well by gunmen suspected to be soldiers in the Wukari Local Government of Taraba State. She tells in this interview how her husband was killed. Can you tell us about you and your slain husband? My name is Joy Aondover. I am a 28-year
R.I.P! NLC Chairman Taraba, Peter Gambo Dies of Coronavirus
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Taraba State chapter, Peter Gambo, has been reported dead.Peter Gambo who was isolated early this month at the Taraba State specialist isolation centre Jalingo, died Tuesday morning of Covid-19 at the hospital.Management of the hospital confirmed the news of his death.Peter Gambo, until his death,

EFCC Arraign Lawmaker, Jedua Dawud & 2 Council Bosses Over N104 million Theft In Taraba
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Gombe Zonal Office has arraigned the trio of Jedua Ahmed Dawud, Oliver Wubon and Joseph Danladi John before Justice F. Agya of Taraba State High Court on a six-count charge, bordering on conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and forgery. The offences run contrary to Sections 96, 315 and 366 of the

It’s Sad My Wife Ended My Life This Way — Taraba Man, Aliyu Umaru Whose Wife Cut Off His Manh00d
Tuesday, June 30, 2020, is a day 42-year-old old Aliyu Umaru will not forget in a hurry. It was the day Halima, the first wife of Umaru, severed his manhood with a knife.He groaned in pains as he lay on a bed at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State, where he was referred to after the incident occurred in Taraba State.Umaru said, “I’m a

How Tiv Militia Killed 3 Of My Children On The Farm - Taraba Woman, Salome Shares Her Tale
Salome Solomon from Tsokondi in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State recently lost three children in a day when gunmen suspected to be Tiv militia killed them on the farm. You lost three children this month, how were they killed? I really don’t want to talk about the death of my children because it reminds me of that tragic moment. I
Notorious Taraba Kidnap Kingpin, Hamisu Wadume Arraigned With Six Others
Suspected kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Bala (aka Wadume) was arraigned on Monday before a Federal High Court in Abuja.He was arraigned with six others on an amended charge of 13 counts bordering on terrorism, kidnapping and related offences.The others are: Aliyu Dadje (a police Inspector), Auwalu Bala (aka Omo Razor), Uba Bala (aka Uba Delu

Sad Photos of Pastor and His Wife Who Were Killed on Their Farm in Taraba
A pastor of Christian Reformed Church -Nigeria, CRC-N, in Donga local government area of Taraba state, Emmanuel Bileya have been killed alongside his wife, Juliana by militiamen.The duo were said to have been working on their farms when they met their untimely death.Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku who expressed shock over the recent killings
Police Recovers 72 Children From 40-Yr-Old Taraba’s Suspected Child Trafficker, Mary Yakubu
Mary Yakubu, a forty-year-old lady, was arrested by police detectives while trying to convey 23 children to an unknown location.Mary, a native of Maraban Baissa in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, was at the time of her arrest a teacher in one of the primary schools in Bali town.She wasarrested following a tip off by some people in the

Taraba State Commissioner, Alexander Markus Senlo Dies After Undislosed Brief Illness
Taraba Commissioner for Rural Electrification, Alexander Markus Senlo, has died after a brief illness.Senlo, a former local government council chairman and two-time commissioner, died in a Yola hospital on Monday April 6.The State Commissioner for information, Danjuma Adamu, who confirmed the news, said that Senlo died after falling ill three days
Couple, John Ogwuche and Faith Odang Hold Coronavirus Wedding In a Palour In Taraba state
Coronavirus is changing how we live life and how we approach the very basic things in life! Well, who would have ever thought a Nigerian wedding could take place inside a palour in Nigeria? That is the case, it is happening John Lawrence Ogwuche and Faith Nathaniel Odang got wedded in their living room by an ECWA pastor. The excited groom told Gis

Ice Blocks Rained In Gembu Area Of Taraba Yesterday
Residents of Gembu area of Taraba state have been given a surprise by nature after it rained hail yesterday.A Nigerian woman has taken to Twitter to show off photos after hail rained in Gembu area of Taraba state. Panso Queen with the handle @NinaMeelah couldn't hide her excitement after sharing photos of the hail storm on her page. She wrote
See Reasons Why Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku Is Working From Abuja – Aide Reveals
An aide to the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has explained why his principal has been away in Abuja for close to two months now.Bala Abu, on Friday, said the governor “is receiving adequate medical treatment for a domestic accident.’’ Mr Abu, a senior special assistant, was reacting to calls for the governor’s impeachment “for

One Killed As Gunmen Attack Taraba College Of Education Provost, Dr. Mike Dio-Jen
Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, on Friday stormed the resident of Dr. Mike Dio-Jen, the Provost of College of Education Zing in Taraba State, killing his gateman.The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at the Green Beach area of Kona ward in Jalingo, the state’s capital city.An eye witness who spoke under anonymity said that the k

Igbo Billionaire Businessman, Uche Obi Kidnapped In Jalingo, Taraba State
Uche Obi, A millionaire Igbo business man and three other who lives in the same environment have been kidnapped in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.Obi’s was abducted on Saturday midnight which was not known until Sunday when his abductors dropped a letter at the gate of his home, notifying that Obi was in their den.The Independent reports that
Man Impregnates 'Mother-in-law' Who Came To Take Care Of Newborn Baby in Taraba
A woman goes to babysit for her son-in-law. But she ends up carrying, in the deal, two babies for the same man: one in her arms and the other in her stomach. It’s a story with various angles and tangles to it, a tragedy of immense proportion, with many loops and layers. And, untangling it, understanding it, is not going to prove an easy task for
Taraba State University Expels Eight Students For Cultism (Photos & Names)
The students are said to have engaged in causing chaos, gangsterism, drugs and conflict within and outside the school campus.Students of Taraba State university whom engaged into confraternity have been expelled due to their nefarious activities and tarnishing the image of the institution.. The report got to the school security division on Monday,
Darius Dickson Ishaku Wins Taraba Governorship State Election Appeal In Court
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal on Monday affirmed the judgment of the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal which affirmed the re-election of Governor Darius Ishaku of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 governorship election in the state.A three-man panel of the Tribunal led by Justice M O Adewara had in a unanim

Taraba News, Photos and Videos

Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Mohammed Gidado Attempts Suicide To Evade Arrest By NSCDC In Taraba

2 Soldiers Reportedly Missing As Gunmen Shot Police Officers Dead While At Checkpoint In Taraba

Soldiers Kill 5 Youths Returning From A Wedding In Taraba After 'Mistaking Them For Kidnappers (Photos)

Good Friday Turns Bloody In Taraba As Soldiers Allegedly Kill Youths, Injure Others

Gunmen Go Wild, Kill Taraba Businessman, Abdulrazak Yola In Cold Blood In Jalingo

Bandits Kidnap Taraba Dep. Governor’s Aide In Broad Day Light

Taraba Council Chairman Killed Alongside Nephew Who Attempted To Block His Abduction

These Photos Of Isolation Center In Taraba NYSC Orientation Camp Sparks Outrage Online

How Police Foiled Attempted Abduction of Chinese National in Taraba

Pandemonium In Taraba As Fight Over Lady’s Love Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

2 Persons killed, Others Missing As Taraba Students Protest Arrest Of Principal

2 Killed By Special Forces, Others Missing As Students Protest In Taraba

Three Siblings Struck Dead By Thunder, Mother Seriously Injured In Taraba

How Army Personnel Murdered My Husband, Dumped His Corpse In Well — Taraba Widow

R.I.P! NLC Chairman Taraba, Peter Gambo Dies of Coronavirus

EFCC Arraign Lawmaker, Jedua Dawud & 2 Council Bosses Over N104 million Theft In Taraba

It’s Sad My Wife Ended My Life This Way — Taraba Man, Aliyu Umaru Whose Wife Cut Off His Manh00d

How Tiv Militia Killed 3 Of My Children On The Farm - Taraba Woman, Salome Shares Her Tale

Notorious Taraba Kidnap Kingpin, Hamisu Wadume Arraigned With Six Others

Sad Photos of Pastor and His Wife Who Were Killed on Their Farm in Taraba

Police Recovers 72 Children From 40-Yr-Old Taraba’s Suspected Child Trafficker, Mary Yakubu

Taraba State Commissioner, Alexander Markus Senlo Dies After Undislosed Brief Illness

Couple, John Ogwuche and Faith Odang Hold Coronavirus Wedding In a Palour In Taraba state

Ice Blocks Rained In Gembu Area Of Taraba Yesterday

See Reasons Why Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku Is Working From Abuja – Aide Reveals

One Killed As Gunmen Attack Taraba College Of Education Provost, Dr. Mike Dio-Jen

Igbo Billionaire Businessman, Uche Obi Kidnapped In Jalingo, Taraba State

Man Impregnates 'Mother-in-law' Who Came To Take Care Of Newborn Baby in Taraba

Taraba State University Expels Eight Students For Cultism (Photos & Names)

Darius Dickson Ishaku Wins Taraba Governorship State Election Appeal In Court

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