Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai of Kaduna State has appealed for calm over the killing of a pastor in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state.
El-rufai also urged security agencies to apprehend the killers.
“Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State government the killing of Pastor of ECWA Church, Kibori-Asha Awuce, in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, by assailants.
“The governor expressed deep sadness over the killing and offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the cleric,” the statement said.
El-Rufai condoled with the ECWA Church in Kibori-Asha Awuce. He prayed for God to grant them fortitude and comfort over this sudden and painful loss.
“Security agencies are conducting investigations in the general area,” Aruwan added.
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