Terrorists kill Anglican priest in Adamawa

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the k!lling of an Anglican cleric, Rev. Emmanuel Ezeokwe. 

The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Zinai Village, Bolki, Song Local Government Area of the state. 

The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday said suspected gunmen invaded the village and shot Ezeokwe.

According to the PPRO, police operatives rushed the victim to a hospital where he was confirmed d3ad by a doctor. 

“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.

"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.

“Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.”

Meanwhile, the Anglican Diocese of Yola confirmed the incident in a statement shared on the church’s social media platform.

In the statement, Ven. Andrew Izuakor, who is the administrator to the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Yola, the Most Rev. Markus Ibrahim.Izuakor, said that the attackers invaded the Zinai community, targeted the cleric and k!lled him.

The church described the incident as a painful loss, calling on the Christian community and members of the public to keep the members of the bereaved family and the Diocese in prayers.

“We ask for prayers for the immediate family, Zinai Church, Cathedral Archdeaconry, and the Diocese of Yola during this tragic moment,” the statement added.