Slain Taraba lawmaker laid to rest in Takum.PHOTOS

Late Barr Hosea Ibi was today laid to rest in Takum town, Takum LG of Taraba State. The burial attracted dignitaries from far and near outside and within the state, few among were His Excellency Governor of Taraba State Arc Darius Dickson Ishaku and his Benue State counterpart, HE Governor Samuel Ortom, Speaker Taraba state House of Assembly Rt Hon Abel Peter Diah, National Assembly members, Members of the Taraba state House of Assembly, members Benue State House of Assembly, Commissioners, Advisers, Chairmen, etc. Late Hosea Ibi was a member Taraba state house of Assembly representing Takum 1 until his death. 
Testimonies of him were given from various quarters and behold he was a man of integrity who match his words with actions .

His Excellency Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku in his tribute said two years ago he told his brother Gov Ortom that God has brought the two of them together not knowing that they were going to face horrible times together. He on behalf of the people of Taraba State thank orhom for the love and continues solidarity shown to him. Ishaku said indeed today is a sad day, saying he was with Hosea Ibi one hour before his abduction; and him and Hon Mark Useini were the ones who advised him to go home and rest for the day. Little did he know that it was the last moment with him. 
Ishaku said for such thing to happen in a quite town like Takum then that shows how much the security of this nation has diminished. We are in a difficult time were truth is no longer acceptable times were people are wicked he said. 

Ishaku said he will do his best because the system is failing because you are called an Executive, but the seal is not under your orders and when you give an order, you will be told that they have to clear it from Abuja! So what then are you? Ishaku Salute the likes of Senator Murry Bruce, Dino Malaye, Shehu Sani for speaking up the truth and standing by the people.

 
We are here to mourn and lay our brother to rest but must also say that we will forgive but justice must as well be done. Ishaku asked the people to be patient because everyone has his or her own time and when the time comes everyone will answer to the call. He urged religious leaders to pray for this country from the wicked ones. 

His Excellency Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state in his tribute said he is deeply touched by the gruesome murder of the young legislature. He said they are affected as well because Late Hon. Hosea is in the team who worked for the successful passing of beneficial laws in Taraba. Ortom said Hosea has made his mark and will be remembered and pray that God will protect his family left behind and let God fill the gap. 

Gov Ortom said vengeance belongs to God, but let justice be done because God is a God of justice, Ortom said he also came so that it will further strengthen the bounds between him and his brother Darius and pray that God will use two of them for His glory among men. He appreciated the people of Taraba for standing firm on the Anti-open grazing law and said they are resilient and won't give into any threat 

It could be recalled that Hosea was kidnapped on the 30th December 2017 in Takum and all efforts to secure his release proved abortive even after paying series of ransoms. His body was laid to rest 1:48 pm.

  Ama Kater reports from Taraba states.