From Godwin Agia, in Jalingo
The member of parliament representing Takum, Donga and Ussa Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Hon. Mark Bako Useni has strongly condemned the Monday morning killings of the registrar, lecturer and four other commuters along Takum/Wukari road by the suspected bandits.
In a statement signed and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Jalingo, Hon mark condemned in strong terms the barbaric killing of six commuters along Takum- Wukari road.
According to the statement, “This unfortunate incidence is coming a few weeks after the Chief of Chanchanji was murdered together with his son on the same road. My heartfelt goes out to the families of the 6 victims of the dastard act.
“These criminal elements have also evolved a wicked strategy of following local farmers to their farm to kidnap for ransom, a situation which will aggravate the hunger being experienced in the land.
“I want to call on communities along the Taraba/ Benue border on both sides to step up local intelligence and vigilance to make work easy for security agencies in protecting the areas.”
While appreciating Taraba state Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas for his usual prompt action towards security concerns, he said “I wish to implore strong synergy between Taraba and Benue state Governments towards tackling the hydra headed problem.
“As a Representative of the people, I am already reaching out to my colleagues of the two Federal Constituencies on the Benue side to offer our support to the two Governors to securing our people.
“I urge the affected communities to continue to be calm and allow security agencies to contain with the situation”, statement added.
