Police launch probe into killing of pastor in Adamawa

Metro Police launch probe into killing of pastor in Adamawa Published on April 22, 2026 By Jim Ochetenwu The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a pastor. The killing of Pastor Emmanuel Ezeoikwe reportedly occurred in Zinai Village, Bolki, Song Local Government Area. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that on April 21, 2026, at about 6:30 am, the command received a report from one Amos Sunday of the same community that at about 12:48 am on the same date, suspected gunmen invaded the village and shot the victim. “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,” Nguroje stated. He added that the victim was 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 empty shells of AK-47 rifle at the scene as exhibits,” Nguroje disclosed. He said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a discreet investigation and has deployed tactical teams to track down the perpetrators. Don't Miss Road crash claims 12 lives in Edo, 14 sustain injuries You may like Ekiti: Police launch violent crime response unit, begin specialised training Police prohibit officers from searching mobile phones – Lagos CP Police arrest officer over alleged extortion of motorist in Lagos Unexploded bomb found near construction site in Adamawa Police dissolves tactical teams in Rivers N152m fraud: Police asks court to allow US-based engineer testify virtually

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