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5 traders killed as military vehicle crashes into Taraba Market

Five traders were reportedly crushed to death when a military Hilux lost control and ran into a busy market at Chanchangi town in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Wednesday. Daily Trust gathered that the military vehicle was escorting traders from Wukari town to Takum, when the accident occurred. Tony David, a resident, […]

On Wednesday, a military vehicle collided with a bustling market in Chanchangi town, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, resulting in the deaths of five traders. The military Hilux was escorting traders from Wukari town to Takum, following a surge in kidnappings in the area, according to Tony David, a local resident. The victims were among the traders showcasing their goods by the roadside when the accident occurred.

Several other traders sustained injuries, and their bodies and the injured were taken to Takum General Hospital. The Police Public Relations Officer of Taraba Police Command, ASP Victor Mshelizah, only saw a social media post about the incident and plans to obtain accurate details from the Takum police Divisional officer.

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