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El-Rufai condoles Ecwa Church as gunmen kill one, injure others During Church Service

 

El-Rufai condoles Ecwa Church as gunmen kill one, injure others During Church Service

Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condoled the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) as gunmen on Sunday morning attacked worshippers during the church service, killing one and leaving others injured.

The incident occurred at the ECWA Church, Gabaciwa in Kachia local government area.

Confirming the incident, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said El-Rufai condemned the attack in the strongest term, describing it as a divisive intent of the criminals leveraging religious sensitivity.

According to him: “Security agencies reported to the Government that the attack occurred at ECWA Church, Gabaciwa in Kachia local government. According to the report, a life was lost and some worshippers were seriously injured, who have been rushed to a medical facility.

“The security agencies are obtaining further details, on which the government will update the public in due course.

“The Governor, who expressed sadness over the incident, described it as an evil act targeting innocent citizens exercising their constitutional and universal rights to religious freedom.

“The Governor added that the attack on the worshippers was a divisive intent of the criminals leveraging religious sensitivity.

“The Governor condoled the ECWA Church and the family of the deceased in particular, and prayed for the repose of the soul of the worshipper.

“The Governor who is awaiting further reports on the incident has directed the Kaduna State State Emergency Management Agency to assess the area and provide succor to the victims receiving medical attention.

“Similarly, the Governor has condoled the family of one Nasiru Abdullahi of Gobirawan Kamacha in Bina general area of Igabi local government who was killed by armed bandits. The Governor also prayed for the repose of his soul.

“As of the time of this update, government is awaiting other situation reports from security agencies.”

Source: The Nation

 

Oluwasegun Adesuyi

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