The alleged appointment of a new king in Takum by the Taraba State government has been denied by the Commissioner of Information and Re-orientation, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo. In a statement on Saturday, Jalingo clarified that the government is currently conducting extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders before initiating the process of appointing a new king in Takum. The public was urged to disregard any unfounded rumors and misinformation regarding the alleged appointment.
Taraba Govt denies alleged appointment of new king in Takum
By Daniel Johnston | Published January 11, 2026