Nigeria: Suspected Kidnappers Kill Wives, Children of Taraba Traditional Ruler

The traditional ruler is also known for asking residents of the area not to pay ransom to outlaws who kidnapped their loved ones.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed the wives and five children of the district head of Mutum Biu, Sani Muhammed.

Mutum Biu is in the headquarters of Gasol Local Government area of Taraba State.

A senior Gasol Emirate official, Ibrahim Ya’u, told reporters of the incident in Jalingo, the capital of the state on Saturday.

The police in the state also confirmed the…