Church members mourn Niger pastor killed by bandits
Bandits operating in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have killed a pastor, Joshua Musa, after collecting a ransom for his freedom.
Musa, who hails from Nasarawa State, was, until his death, a pastor of the Evangelical Church of West Africa at the Sarkin Pawa Community of the local government.
The PUNCH learnt that the cleric was kidnapped alongside his wife and others seven days ago.
The bandits were said to have released Musa and other victims after collecting the ransom but as they were leaving the forest, they reportedly dragged the pastor back and killed him.
His wife and the other victims were, however, spared and allowed to return to their homes.
Musa’s death was confirmed by members of ECWA on social media, as they condoled with the family.
One of the members, Sunny Danbaba, wrote: “This pastor and his wife were kidnapped at Shiroro DCC. After paying to release them, on their way out of the bush, they killed him.”
The spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, when contacted on Monday, said he would find out and get back to our correspondent.
“I will find out,” he said.
