In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through Taraba State, the wife of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Mrs. Oluwakemi Moses Konye, was brutally killed by unidentified gunmen.
The Taraba Youths Transformation Initiative (TYTI) confirmed the tragic event through a Facebook post on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
According to the statement issued by Emmanuel Yakubu, the Executive Director of TYTI, the attack occurred on November 17, 2023, along the Wukari-Jootar highway.
Mrs. Konye, accompanied by her two-month-old child, was on her way from Akure to Taraba to reunite with her husband when the assailants struck.
The mother of one fell victim to a fatal gunshot, leaving behind her grieving infant.
The TYTI urgently called upon the Chief of Army Staff and the Inspector General of Police to address the persistent attacks along the Wukari-Jootar federal highway, which marks the intersection of Taraba and Benue State.
Despite the presence of military and police checkpoints, incidents like these continue frequently.
The statement further condemned the heinous act and spoke on the need for swift action against the perpetrators.
The tragic loss of Mrs. Oluwakemi Moses Konye has further emphasized the urgency of enhancing security measures in the region.
As investigations into this heart-wrenching incident continue, the community mourns the loss of a young mother and demands justice for her untimely death.