Rev. Emmanuel & Mrs. Bileya



Musa Affos (Rhapsodi)

There's a serious tension in Marraba town of Donga LG council of Taraba as a man identified as Rev. Emmanuel Bileya and his wife Juliana Emmanuel were on Monday murdered by suspected TIV militias.

The caretaker chairman of Donga LG, Hon. Nashuka Ipeyen Musa confirmed the incident to Rhapsodi Affos Blog RAB reporter via telephone. Mr. Nashuka said the deceased were working in their farm before their murderers overpowered them and took life out of them.

He also added that since the news of  murder of the the Rev and his wife broke out, yesterday there have been serious tension in the LG. When asked what effort has been made to calm the tension, he said “I am trying my best but the people are tired of the guerilla attacked launched on them and the incessant killings”.


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The Spokesman of the state police force, DSP David Misal also confirmed the incident to Rhapsodi Affos Blog reporter via text message. Misal added that the issue has been reported to the state command and the men of the police have since swung to action to bring the culprit to book.

Rev. Emmanuel Bileya before his demise is a pastor with Christian Reform Church of Nigeria - Nigeria (CRC-N)

As at time of filing this report, the deceased and his wife have been laid to rest in Jalingo, Taraba State.