By John Mkom

Jalingo—Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has vowed to crush anybody that stands against efforts put in place to bring lasting peace to the state.

The governor stated this when he played host to traditional rulers at Government House, Jalingo, yesterday to condole with him on the death of the former governor, Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, who was buried on Saturday.

Arc.-Darius-Ishaku

Governor Ishaku called on the traditional rulers to expose those hiding in their domains to perpetrate crimes.

He noted that traditional rulers, being the fathers of the state, must be in the forefront of the fight to maintain peace and order in the state for development.

Speaking, Chairman, Traditional Rulers Council and the Aku-Uka of Wukari, Chief Shakarau Angyu, said they came to condole with the governor and government of Taraba State over the demise of former Governor Suntai.

He also thanked the governor for giving his predecessor a befitting burial last weekend.