By Danzumi Ishaku Jalingo
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo, The Most Rev. Charles Hammawa has confirmed the killing of Rev. Fr. David Tanko by yet to be identified persons in Taraba.
Investigation by our correspondent Thursday confirmed the killing of Rev. Fr. David Tank whose corpse was also burnt.
“For now, we are not pointing accusing finger on any group for being responsible. The Police authority in the state have promised me that they are investigating the case, we pray that the perpetrators be brought to justice.
“Our basic concern now is to give him a befitting burial. We don’t want any group to go on reprisal. Going on reprisal will only worsen the situation,” he said.
Investigation by Daybreak in Jalingo confirmed the killing of the priest, as brutal and shocking.
Our correspondent revealed that Rev. Fr. Tanko who was until his death a serving priest of St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Amadu was killed between Kasuan Haske and Tortsee on his way to Amadu from Takum.
