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Bandits kill Popular Pastor in Kaduna, El-rufai reacts

The governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-rufai, has pleaded for calm following the assassination of a pastor in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.

Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna, stated this in a statement.

El-rufai urged security agencies to apprehend the killers. “Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government the killing of a Pastor of ECWA Church, Kibori-Asha Awuce, in Zangon Kataf LGA, by assailants.”

The Governor expressed deep sadness over the killing. He offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the cleric.

El-rufai condoled with the ECWA Church in Kibori-Asha Awuce. He prayed for God to grant them fortitude and comfort over this sudden and painful loss.

“Security agencies are conducting investigations in the general area. “Aruwan said.

DAILY TIMES learnt that Rev. Silas Yakubu Ali was hacked to death by suspected bandits on Saturday.

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