By Uzair Adam
The Taraba State Government has debunked rumors that it is planning to demolish the Ukwe Takum Palace and the Central Mosque in Takum.
The allegations were made by the Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN), a cultural group representing the Kuteb people, during a press conference in Jalingo.
According to the group’s president, Mr. Emmanuel Ukwen, who was represented by Mr. Markus Apwende, a foreign contractor, backed by armed militia and heavy security, was seen marking the palace and mosque for demolition.
In response, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Zainab Usman Jalingo, labeled the claims as false and an attempt to incite fear and unrest.
She assured the public that the government remains committed to peace, unity, and the equitable development of all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
“These baseless rumors are the work of troublemakers and should be ignored,” she stated, reaffirming the government’s focus on the welfare and justice of its residents.