An Anglican priest, Rev. Emmanuel Ezeokwe has been killed by armed gunmen. He was the Vicar of the Anglican Church, Zinai, Cathedral Archdeaconry in the Anglican Diocese of Yola, capital of Adamawa State.
NewsBits learnt that he was murdered in the early hours of Tuesday by suspected bandits. His death has, apparently, added to the long list of Christians being reportedly persecuted and slaughtered in Nigeria’s Northern region and elsewhere.
According to a statement posted on the social media platform of the church, his demise was announced by Ven. Andrew Izuakor, who is the Admin to the Bishop of Yola Diocese, the Most Rev Markus Ibrahim.
He said the gunmen invaded Zinai community, under Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, and shot at the priest. The clergyman died in the process. The statement asked for prayers for the immediate family, Zinai Church, Cathedral Archdeaconry and the Diocese of Yola at the tragic moment.”
