Tragedy struck in Yaribori community of Kafur local government area of Katsina State, as 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 Monday night, also killed 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 (Monday) 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.”
When contacted, the state police command public relations officer ( PPRO) Sadiq Abubakar, said, ” I’ll get back to you.” As of the time of filing this report, he had not commented on the matter.
