Police Investigate Pastor’s Killing In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the killing of Pastor Emmanuel Ezeoikwe, which occurred in Zinai Village, Bolki, Song local government area.

SP Yahaya Nguroje, Police Image Maker in the state, said suspected gunmen invaded the village and shot the victim to death.

Upon receipt of the report, police operatives of the Command swiftly moved to the scene, where they found the lifeless body of the victim and rushed him to a hospital.

He was, however, confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

Preliminary investigation led to the recovery of three (3) empty shells of an AK-47 rifle at the scene as exhibits.

The Commissioner of Police, has ordered Deputy Commissioner of police SCID to conduct a discreet investigation and deployed tactical teams to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The Command urges members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police by providing useful information that may aid the ongoing investigation.