Police hunt the killers of Taraba’s Miyetti Allah chairman, the second MACBAN chairman killed in 2026
Photo: Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, MACBAN chairman, Takum · Source: Channels TV (file portrait, 10 Nov 2026)
Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, popularly known as D.O., was shot dead outside his home in Takum. Police have launched a manhunt — but the motive and the day are disputed.
Key points
- This is the second MACBAN chairman killed in 2026 — Ardo Risku, the Benue State chairman, and his son Ibrahim were killed in June while returning from a peace meeting.
- The name “Ibrahim Dio”, used by some outlets, is a spelling variant of Ibrahim Saidu, also known as D.O.
- Taraba police spokesman ASP Victor Mshelizah confirmed the killing in a statement on Tuesday, saying Commissioner of Police Edwin Ogbeghagha has ordered a comprehensive investigation.
Taraba State Police have launched a manhunt for the gunmen who shot dead Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, popularly known as D.O., the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) chairman in Takum Local Government Area.
Saidu was shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle outside his residence at Anguwan Abuja, Takum, shortly after returning from the Takum cattle market. The police say the attackers arrived on a motorcycle; the motive and the identities of the attackers have not been established.
Taraba police spokesman ASP Victor Mshelizah confirmed the killing in a statement on Tuesday, saying Commissioner of Police Edwin Ogbeghagha has ordered a comprehensive investigation. The command appealed for calm, warned against reprisals, and urged anyone with useful information to report to the police. MACBAN’s North-East zonal chairman, Alhaji Saha’bi Tukura, demanded justice for the killing. Saidu’s remains have since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The exact day is disputed — Vanguard, Daily Post, Channels TV and most other outlets put the killing on Sunday evening; Leadership and The Trumpet say Monday evening. NewsFlux is not presenting either day as settled. The name “Ibrahim Dio”, used by some outlets, is a spelling variant of Ibrahim Saidu, also known as D.O.
This is the second MACBAN chairman killed in 2026 — Ardo Risku, the Benue State chairman, and his son Ibrahim were killed in June while returning from a peace meeting. Authorities have not established any connection between the attacks, and NewsFlux is not linking them.
Takum has recurring farmer–herder tension, and police say their priority is preventing a breakdown of order. No arrests have been reported.
Why this matters
Takum has recurring farmer–herder tension, and police say their priority is preventing a breakdown of order.
Latest developments
First published 11 Nov 2026, 10:17 WAT.
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Sources
- Vanguard — Police launch manhunt after killing of MACBAN chairman in Taraba
- Daily Post — Police launch manhunt for killers of MACBAN chairman in Taraba
- Channels TV — Gunmen Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Taraba
- The Trumpet — MACBAN Demands Justice As Takum Chairman Is Shot Dead
Victim name settled (Alhaji Ibrahim Saidu, aka D.O.; 'Ibrahim Dio' is a spelling variant). Day disputed (Sunday vs Monday evening) — not settled. No motive, no suspects, no arrests. Do NOT link to the Benue MACBAN killing — no authority has established a connection. No real photo exists — article carries no image and no card.