Sopiya Ahmadu Gboshi lll
15 Aug
The first-class traditional ruler of Takum, Sopiya Ahmadu Gboshi lll, has alleged that the majority of the criminal activities in the council were being carried out by elements from the neighbouring Katsina-Ala council area of Benue State. The monarch, who the allegation yesterday in a statement, urged calm and restraint from citizens against the backdrop…
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