Tragedy struck in Yaribori community of Kafur local government area of Katsina State when bandits stormed Bege Baptist Church and killed the presiding pastor, Rev. Emmanuel Na’allah, during a worship session.
The gunmen, who launched the attack on the night of Monday, July 7, 2025, also shot dead another church member, identified as Mallam Samaila Gidan Taro, before abducting a female worshipper.
The incident was reported by Katsina-based journalist and insecurity tracker, Bakatsine, via his verified X handle.
He wrote: “Yesterday night, bandits attacked Bege Baptist Church in Yaribori community, Kafur LGA, Katsina State. They killed the church pastor, Rev. Emmanuel Na’allah, and a member, Mallam Samaila Gidan Taro, and abducted a woman during the attack.”
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Command, Sadiq Abubakar could immediately confirm the incident, saying, “I’ll get back to you”.