The remains of murdered Catholic priest, Fr. David Tanko, of Jalingo Diocese was laid to rest at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Jalingo, on Tuesday September 3rd.
Catholic priest who was killed in in Taraba has been laid to rest (photos)
Late Fr. Tanko was killed and his remains burnt beyond recognition along the Wukari – Takum road in Taraba State by a suspected factions in the ongoing ethnic violence between the Jukun and Tiv people of the state on August 27th.
He was on his way to attend a peace keeping meeting when he was attacked and killed.
Catholic priest who was killed in in Taraba has been laid to rest (photos)
In his sermon at the funeral mass, the Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Bishop Charles Hammawa, described the 42-year-old clergyman as a man of peace.
“Fr. David Tanko was a good man, a good priest, diligent, conscientious, hardworking, amiable and peaceful.
