Residents of Salakan Kode community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State are demanding justice following the alleged killing of a man, Freedom Yusuf Salakan.
The community’s youth leader, Sunday Tata, petitioned the state Commissioner of Police over the incident, which reportedly occurred on October 26, 2026.
According to the petition dated October 28, Salakan was allegedly shot dead while returning from a market in Karim-Lamido.
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The petition further claimed that the attackers took his motorcycle, telephone and money after shooting him. He reportedly died at the scene from his gunshot injuries.
Tata, who said he was acting on behalf of the victim’s family and the community, accused two individuals of alleged involvement in the incident.
He urged the police to conduct an impartial investigation, arrest the two individuals for questioning and prosecute them if evidence supports the allegations.
The community leader described the incident as a violation of the victim’s right to life and called for urgent action to ensure justice for the deceased and his family.
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