YOWICAN, NYCN Condemn Killing Of Tricycle Rider In Jalingo, Demand Justice, Warn Against Jungle Justice

Outrage continues to spread across Jalingo following the killing of a commercial tricycle rider, identified as Jesse, in what witnesses described as a violent altercation reportedly linked to a ₦300 dispute.

The incident, which occurred at Angwan Kasa, has triggered strong reactions from youth and religious groups, all demanding justice and warning against the growing culture of jungle justice.

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Taraba State Chapter, in a statement issued described the killing as barbaric and unacceptable. The Council called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved.

State Chairman of NYCN, Comrade Hapson Haruna Babale, said the act was a direct assault on human life and the rule of law. No one, he said, has the right to take the law into their hands.

He demanded a swift, transparent and impartial investigation by the Nigeria Police and other security agencies. “Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done,” he stated, insisting that anyone found culpable must face the full weight of the law.

Babale warned that jungle justice has no place in a democratic society, urging residents to remain calm and avoid reprisals. He also assured that the Council would closely monitor the case to ensure justice is served.

In a similar reaction, the Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), North East Zone, Evang. Jesse Ephesian, condemned the killing, describing it as a tragic and avoidable loss of life.

He said the incident exposes a dangerous trend where minor disputes escalate into deadly violence. A life, he stressed, must never be lost over money or momentary anger.

Ephesian called on the leadership of the Tricycle Association in Taraba State to urgently review its operational guidelines and enforce discipline among members. He urged the introduction of strict measures to promote peaceful conflict resolution and respect for human life.

He also charged the Taraba State Government and security agencies to work with transport unions to strengthen safety, enforce order and prevent a recurrence.

Both groups called on law enforcement agencies to act without delay, warning that failure to deliver justice could deepen public anger and erode trust in the system.

They appealed to youths across Taraba and the North East to reject violence and embrace dialogue, noting that the consequences of anger often outlive the moment.

As of press time, no official statement had been issued by security agencies on arrests linked to the incident.