Former local government chairman on the run over alleged murder of lawmaker in Taraba state

A former chairman of Takum Local Government in Taraba State, Shiban Tikari, is now said to be on the run following his alleged involvement in the murder of a former lawmaker, Hon Hosea Ibi, while the Chief Judge has ordered his arrest.

Penpushing reports that Taraba State Commissioner of Police David Iloyanomon made this known to journalists on Thursday in Jalingo, the state capital, affirming that the suspect took to his heels, following order of his arrest by the Chief Judge of the state

“We expressed fears that this would happen when the Chief Judge made a public declaration for his arrest, but we are all out to ensure his arrest. We are looking for him. We recently gathered that he has left the state, we have been trying to arrest him for possible prosecution, anywhere he is, we must get him arrested, it’s just a matter of time,” he said.

Penpushing further reports that the late politician a former member of the Taraba State House of Assembly representing Takum 1 constituency, was kidnapped on December 30, 2017 in his house located opposite Ada Barracks in Takum.

The body of Ibi was later found 16 days after along the Takum Kashimbila road in the local government area, while some suspects in the killing were arrested and arraigned at the State High Court where they claimed under cross examination that they were contracted by the former council boss to abduct the lawmaker.

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