Photos from the burial of Taraba Lawmaker kidnapped and gruesomely murdered by his abductors after collecting N35million ransom
The remains of late Hon. Hosea Ibi was laid to rest in his
family compound in Anguwan Fadama in Takum Local Government Area of the
state on Tuesday, January 23.
Aged 47, late Barr. Ibi left behind two children, pregnant wife, aged mother and six sisters.
The Member of the Taraba State House of Assembly was found
gruesomely murdered by his abductors after spending about 15 days in
their custody and after collecting both the first and second ransom,
totalling N35million, they demanded. See previous report here
Late Hosea Ibi was laid to rest amidst collective vows from
Governors Ishaku and Ortom to go ahead with prohibition of open grazing
in the two states.
In his speech at the funeral service which equally took
place in the family compound, Governor Darius Ishaku lamented that the
high level of insecurity in the country is very, very alarming and
highly unacceptable that requires urgent attention from the Federal
government.
Darius Ishaku reiterated that, if the Federal Government
doesn't act quickly and fast the already deteorated security situation
in the country will be further worsened thereby making it highly
impossible for the citizens of the country to go about their usual
businesses without being maimed.
In his remark, the Governor of Benue state Simon Ortom
reiterated his resolve in making sure that what happened in his state
does not happen again, averring that, all possible measures have been
taken to protect the people of his state and categorically stated he
will never be intimidated on what he feels is the best for his people.
Governor Ortom condoled the government and people of the
state on the death of young, vibrant and promising legislator, late
Barr. Hosea Ibi, saying that the late member contributed positively to
the enactment of law that has banned opened grazing in the state.
He prayed for the repose of his soul and encouraged the
deceased family to be strengthen and courageous to accept his passing on
in good faith.
Speaking, the Speaker Taraba state House of Assembly, Abel
Peter Diah stated that the House has loss one of her vibrant legislator
who is always apt to his duties and responsibilities and lamented that
his life has been cut short by murderers under the guise of kidnapping.
Abel Diah said the entire members have vowed not to relent
until the his murderers are fished out and made to face justice,
describing the sudden and untimely demise of Hosea Ibi as shocking and
has created a great vaccum in the House.
While the Taraba state Chief Judge, Josephine Yakubu Tuktur
described late Hosea Ibi as a humble and hardworking legislator who
contributed immeasurably to the law profession in the state, as well as
positive legilation in the state House of Assembly and urged the family
to accept his death in good faith and tasks sympathizers to pray for his
murderers to end their wickedness.
Delivering his sermon, the preacher, Rev. Luka Musa said
one mistry that God kept away from man are day you will be born and the
day you shall die and encouraged the gathering to be prepared at all
times.
Good will messages were received from Senator Emmanuel
Bwacha, a minority leader in the National Assembly, Taraba state PDP
Chairman, Victor Bala Kona, Nigeria Bar Association Taraba state Branch
and friends of the deceased.
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