Bandits have reportedly ambushed and killed a Catholic priest at Kufai Amadu in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State , setting him and his vehicle ablaze .
The cleric was said to be on his way to Takum for a peace meeting with his fellow clergymen on how to resolve the lingering Tiv , Jukun crisis when he was attacked and killed.
According to Channels Television , the chairman of the council , Shiban Tikari , disclosed that after killing him , the attackers set him and his car on fire .
The Reverend Father, David Tanko , was attacked by Tiv militias, Tiraki alleged . He is from the Wukari Local Government Area of the state .
The police are yet to respond to several calls and text messages sent to the Spokesperson , David Misal, according to the report.
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