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Family of Former Taraba SSG, Gibon Timothy Kataps has been kidnapped by unknown Gunmen

By Danzumi Ishaku, Jalingo.

The family of former Secretary to the Taraba State Government, SSG, Gibon Timothy Kataps has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

The incident was said to happened on Wednesday in the afternoon along Jamtari, Gayam in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba state.

Kataps family was said to live Gumbo the headquarters of Sardauna LGA, for Jalingo after the Christmas and new year break, were they rune into the kidnappers.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi who did not disclosed the number of victims said the children were kidnapped when the gunmen block the road around one o’clock in the afternoon.

The PPRO disclosed that the Jamtari Police Officer was also kidnapped and a villager of Jamtari was also killed during the raid.

The PPRO further narrated that the police officer who was escorting the family of Kataps was also injured.

He said police are on top of the situation to ensure that the kidnapped victims are rescued and the gunmen are apprehended.

When contacted by our correspondent, the Chairman, Gashaka Local Government, Paul Dogoh confirm the situation saying he was aware of the kidnapped of the Jamtari police officer, adding that he will hold a security meeting to discuss on security situation in the area.

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