Breaking: Tragedy As Gunmen Kill Popular Pastor in Gombe, Governor Reacts

• Unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have reportedly killed a pastor in Lubo community, Gombe state
• Reverend Bala Galadima, the parish pastor at Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) worship centre in Lubo, Yamaltu-Deba LGA, was murdered in the early hours of Monday
• The governor of Gombe state, Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the murder and urged security operatives in the state to go after the killers

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Lubo community in Yamaltu-Deba local government area of Gombe state has been thrown into mourning as gunmen suspected to be armed robbers reportedly killed a Christian clergyman, Reverend Bala Galadima.

Galadima is the presiding pastor at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) worship centre in the Lubo community.

Leadership reported that the hoodlums killed the cleric in the early hours of Monday, February 10, at his residence.

Read also

“You said it’s your turn”: Anglican bishop calls on Tinubu to address hardship as church attendance declines

Governor Inuwa reacts as gunmen kill pastor

Reacting, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gomba state, condemned what he described as the "heartless murder" of the clergyman.

The governor, in a statement by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, expressed deep sorrow over the killing and directed security agencies to track down the murderers.

“Governor Inuwa Yahaya strongly condemned the reprehensible act, describing it as an assault on the peace and security that Gombe State has long enjoyed.

“The governor stressed that such incidents must not be allowed to undermine the peaceful coexistence in the state”, the statement said.

He extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the ECWA Church, and the entire Christian community and prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased.

Gombe police react to pastor's death

As reported by The Punch, the spokesperson for the Gombe state police command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed that the incident was a case of robbery that led to the death of the clergyman.

Read also

Tragedy as Nasarawa poly student 'hacks' colleague to death

He said:

“The issue is a robbery because they entered the house at night and maybe they attempted to rob him.

“Unfortunately, from the way he was shot in the back, maybe he was trying to escape, which is natural and normal, and he was shot.”

Read more about gunmen attack here:

• Tension as bandits abduct famous Zamfara Catholic priest, police react
• Pastor shot, worshippers kidnapped as gunmen attack president Buhari's home state

Gunmen kill popular varsity professor

Similarly, Legit.ng reported that Professor Emeka Chukwuma, a prominent lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka, was tragically assassinated in his hometown of Umueji, Asaba.

The killing has sparked fear and concern among Asaba residents, who are alarmed by rising insecurity, including recent reports of kidnappings and killings in the area.

Delta State Police have confirmed the incident and assured the public that investigations are underway to apprehend those responsible for Professor Chukwuma's murder.

Read also

Tragedy as Assistant Superintendent of Police allegedly kills self in top northern state

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng