ECWA Pastor, Reverend Bala Shot Dead in Gombe

By Emmanuel Kwada

Reverend Bala Galadima, a presiding clergy of the Evangelical Church Winning All in Lubo community, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area, was tragically killed in a robbery gone wrong.

The gunmen first visited the ECWA Church in the community before proceeding to a nearby compound where they stole some money, and it’s believed that the pastor was shot when he peeped out of his house on hearing the sound outside

According to Police Public Relations Officer DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident occurred when gunmen entered the pastor’s residence at night, attempting to rob him, and unfortunately, he was shot in the back while trying to escape.

The Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, has assured that a team of special squad has been deployed to maintain peace and that the culprits will be arrested and brought to justice.

A resident, Ahmadu, recalled that the gunmen first visited the ECWA Church in the community before proceeding to a nearby compound where they stole some money, and it’s believed that the pastor was shot when he peeped out of his house on hearing the sound outside.

This senseless killing has left the community in mourning, and the police are working tirelessly to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.