Tribunal Verdict: Violence erupts in Taraba, no fewer than 8 killed

Violence broke out yesterday in  Wukari town, Taraba State following the nullification of election of Gov. Darius Ishaku of PDP and declaration of Mrs. Alhassan of APC as the winner of the last gubernatorial election.

Some touts were said to have taken advantage of the anti-ruling protests to unleash mayhem while some residents fled their homes to the bush for safety. Gunshots also rent the air earlier in the day before the deployment of security agents to restore order.

Former Vice Chairman of Wukari Local Government Council, Alhaji Tanimu Danlele, said at least eight people lost their lives and more than 30 others were injured in the crisis.

According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Joseph Kwaji, yesterday in Jalingo, said that the crisis broke out in the early hours of Sunday.

He said that though the police had not concluded their investigations, the crisis might not be unconnected with the ruling of the tribunal.

“Yes there was crisis in Wukari, but it is under control now. Security men have been deployed to the area and normalcy has returned to the town.

“Investigation is ongoing but it is likely that the crisis is in connection with the verdict of the governorship election petition tribunal of Saturday,” he said.