Categories: News

New Year Tragedy: Herdsmen Kill Traditional Ruler, And Pregnant

Suspected herdsmen have killed a traditional ruler, the Etum Numana and his pregnant wife at their home in Sanga local government area in Kaduna today January 1st.

The monarch was said to have just returned home from where he had gone to celebrate the beginning of the New Year when the gunmen stormed his home at about 12.05am and opened fire.

Confirming the incident, a resident of the Area , Bala Audu who is also the chairman of Sanga Development Association, said

“He was seated with his second wife who is pregnant. Suddenly the gunmen, who I was told covered their faces with masks, invaded the house and opened fire on them, alongside his son who is about 45 years. The chief and his wife died on the spot, the son did not die but he sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. The gun men set the house ablaze and burnt a vehicle which was recently given to the chief as a gift. They fled into the bush after they committed the dastardly act.”

 

jorjapaxson3737

Recent Posts

Fubara To Swear-In Newly Elected LG Chairmen Today

The Rivers State Government has announced that the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, will…

2 hours ago

I’ll Never Forgive Kola – Abiola’s Children Bicker Over Inheritance

Abdulmumuni Abiola, one of the sons of the late Moshood Abiola, has vowed never to…

2 hours ago

Israel Launches Air Strikes On Beirut

Lebanon's capital, Beirut, witnessed intense Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds early Sunday, marking a…

4 hours ago

Oct 6: Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate

As of October 6, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN)…

6 hours ago

Entrepreneurship Vital To Societal Progress – Aregbesola

•Attends Investiture Of Chiefs, Commisisons Princess Ruth Aina Ataiyero Skills Acquisition Centre, Ilesa (Photos) The…

6 hours ago

LG Poll: APP Wins 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Positions In Rivers

The Action People’s Party (APP) has won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the…

19 hours ago

This website uses cookies.