In a disturbing development in Benue State, gunmen have assassinated Aondoakaa Yaiyol, the ex-chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Tarka Local Government Area. The attack took place on Friday night, leaving the community in shock.
Yaiyol was not only a political figure but also held the position of Commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) in Tarka LGA, an organization tasked with protecting local forests and communities.
Tragically, this is not the first time violence has struck Yaiyol’s family. Last year, his wife was killed under similar violent circumstances, and their home was set on fire. This history of targeted violence suggests a pattern of ongoing conflict.
Confirming the assassination, Tim Nyior, the PDP state publicity secretary, said, “It’s true that the man was once PDP chairman in Tarka LGA before his current position as commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services in Tarka. Unfortunately, his wife was killed just last year.”
