Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a businessman in Jalingo, Taraba State, IgbereTV reports.

The victim identified as Alhaji Abdulrazak Yola, was shot dead by the gunmen inside his house at midnight on Friday, February 12.

It was gathered that the gunmen shot sporadically before gaining access into the house of the victim, located at Sabon gari in Jalingo metropolis.

A neighbour of the deceased, who does not want his name mentioned, told newsme that the gunmen shot him on the chest when they could not kidnap him.

He said after killing the businessman the hoodlums escaped through river Lamurde into the forest.

Ado Abubakar Presidor wrote on Facebook;

“SAD NEWS
Mallam Abdulrazaq was kill on 12 February 2021 by unidentified gun men @ his resident in Jalingo.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”