15-year-old boy d!es after alleged assault by security operatives over MP3 player and power bank in Taraba

A 15-year-old boy identified as Busang Ayuka, has reportedly d!ed at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. 

It was gathered that members of the Taraba Marshals, a state-backed neighbourhood security outfit, allegedly assaulted the teenager following a dispute over an MP3 player and a power bank.

A Facebook user, Mansur Audu Gashaka, who confirmed the incident in a post on Friday, July 24, 2026, urged relevant authorities and Royal fathers to intervene by demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into the boy’s d3ath. 

“Months ago, life of our innocent brother Abdurrahman Akumora was taken away by his friend, a fired military officer in person of Kamilu Milito, because of useless power bank and no any serious action has been taken to educate the upcoming generation so as not to fall a victim of such evil action,” he wrote.

 

“Though some said the issue is with the security personnel and we are still waiting for the final action. Rai daya ne kuma babu randa yafi na wani.

 

“Same story happened again between Taraba Marshall and one innocent boy who was treated as animal by the Taraba Marshall of Gashaka LGA just because of MP3 player and power Bank and as a result of that the innocent boy passed away at the federal medical center Jalingo, Taraba state.

 

“As we await the final investigation on this matter, we are calling on the attention of our critical stakeholders including the Royal fathers to intervene on this matter that is changing the story of our dear local government area and set a good example on whosoever is involved into such evil action.

 

“Justice to Busang Ayuka of Anguwan Alfa, Serti Ward B Gashaka LGA.” “Injustice to one is Injustice to all. May the gentle soul of our innocent brother rest in peace.”