Miyetti Allah Chairman in Taraba Killed by Motorcycle-Borne Gunmen

Unknown gunmen shot and killed Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The killing took place on the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026, when the attackers went to his residence in Abuja Quarters, on Rogo Primary School Road in Takum, and shot him dead. Before the assault, Dio had returned without incident from the Takum Cattle Market that Sunday evening. The gunmen, who were said to have arrived on a motorcycle, then reached his home and opened fire on him soon after his return. Residents described Dio as a committed community leader who worked for the well-being and interests of local people, especially Fulani residents and other members of the Takum community. They also said he maintained friendly relations with people of various backgrounds and was widely seen as a figure who encouraged harmonious relations among communities. A funeral prayer for Dio was held on Monday at about 8am in Abuja Quarters, along Rogo Primary School Road, Takum.