The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the killing of an Anglican cleric, Rev. Emmanuel Ezeokwe, following a deadly attack by suspected gunmen.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Zinai Village, Bolki, within Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Police spokesperson SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje confirmed the attack in a statement on Wednesday, stating that armed men stormed the community and shot the cleric. Officers responded swiftly and rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was later confirmed dead 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 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 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.”
