Tragedy struck in Taraba State as the decomposing bodies of Pastor Kumator Jacob Aba, his wife, and their 13-month-old baby were discovered four days after their abduction, leaving their community in shock and grief.<\/p>\n
The grim discovery occurred on Saturday in the bush of Maraba Baisa in Donga local government area, underscoring the brutality of the incident. Despite the recovery of the bodies, the fate of the abducted baby remains unknown, adding to the anguish of the family and community.<\/p>\n
Pastor Kumator Jacob Aba, affiliated with the African Church, went missing last Wednesday while en route to a church congress in Donga alongside his wife and infant. Their disappearance triggered an intense search effort by both authorities and concerned community members.<\/p>\n
The pastor’s absence raised concerns, particularly after reports emerged of the brutal killing of seven passengers in retaliation for the abduction of the pastor and his family. As tensions heightened, the search for Pastor Aba and his family intensified, ultimately leading to the tragic discovery of their bodies.<\/p>\n
Chief David Gbaa, the head of Tiv traditional rulers in Taraba State and Ter Bali, revealed that Pastor Aba’s body was found in the bush near Maraba Baisa during a search operation conducted by youths and security agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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