Tragedy struck in Adamawa State as suspected gunmen brutally killed an Anglican cleric, Rev. Emmanuel Ezeokwe, in a late-night attack that has sthrown the community into panic.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Zinai Village, Bolki, within Song Local Government Area.
Confirming the development, spokesperson of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the attackers stormed the village and opened fire on the cleric.
“On the 21st of April, 2026, at about 6:30 am, the Command received a report from one Amos Sunday of the same community, that at about 12:48am of the same date, suspected gunmen invaded the village and shot the victim,” the statement read.
Police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene following the report, but the victim could not be saved.
“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 d3ad 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 AK-47 rifle at the scene as exhibits.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hasaan, 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.”
Authorities say a full-scale investigation is now underway as security operatives intensify efforts to apprehend those behind the killing.
