Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
By Femi Bolaji
JALINGO — Operatives of the Taraba State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a commercial tricycle union pass distributor at Angwan Kassa junction, a suburb of Jalingo, the state capital.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, caused panic among residents and commuters in the area.
Vanguard gathered that the deceased was involved in an altercation with a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) operator after he allegedly intercepted the operator for failing to obtain the mandatory daily union ticket.
The disagreement reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation, during which the pass distributor was stabbed. He later died from injuries sustained in the attack.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Command, ASP Victor Mshelizah, said two suspects had been arrested and were assisting…
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