Photo of the Catholic Priest killed and set ablaze by Armed Bandits in Taraba

Rev. Father David Tanko pictured above was ambushed and killed at Kufai Amadu in Takum local government area of Taraba state on Thursday, August 29th.

According to reports, the cleric was on his way to Takum for a peace meeting with his fellow clergymen on how to resolve the lingering Tiv, Jukun crisis when he was killed.

Confirming the incident, the chairman of the council, Shiban Tikari disclosed that after killing Tanko, the attackers set him and his car on fire.