A young Igala graduate, John Johnson, has been allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen in Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
It was gathered that Johnson was attending a Boys’ Brigade camp when the tragic event occurred on Friday.
The young man, it was learnt already lost his father in 2024 after a prolonged illness.
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This comes after the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a gospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, for allegedly killing and dismembering his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Enejo, a member of the National Youth Service Corps, for suspected ritual purposes, in the same area of Orozo, though under Nasarawa State.
The Chief of Igala in Orozo, Amadu Zachariah, confirmed the incident, expressing regret over the unfortunate attack.
He lamented that the security agencies had yet to apprehend Johnson’s killers.
Zachariah provided details of the incident, stating that the Boys’ Brigade had organised a camp for its members in Zaina.
According to him, due to the threat of rain, the group moved to a nearby church. Two leaders of the group returned to retrieve their belongings when suspected herdsmen ambushed them. One leader escaped, while Johnson was killed.
He said: “Unfortunately, rain was threatening to fall that night, so they had to move the children from where they were camping to a nearby church. When they moved them there, the leaders of the group- two of them came back because they had packaged and put their load together.
“On their way back to carry the load, people suspected to be herdsmen laid an ambush and attacked them. One escaped, and one was killed as they ran in different directions.
“When the other boy who escaped to the village informed the people, they went back to rescue John Johnson, but before they arrived, the assailants had killed him.”
He further stated that the police were informed, and upon investigation, they discovered that herdsmen living in the area had fled. The leaders of the community promised to fish out the killers, but no arrests have been made yet.
“They went and reported the incident at the police station. When the police arrived, they discovered that herdsmen living around the area had packed their things and run away.
“The police authorities that came for the investigation said that they asked their leaders about the assailants’ whereabouts because in any of their locations, they actually have leaders. So their leaders have asked the police to give them time to fish out the killers. That is the current situation. No arrest has been made,” he explained.
Meanwhile, the Fortress Ministry in Abuja has officially announced his death.
In a statement announcing his killing, signed by Rev. Samuel Ikani, the church said he was martyred while standing firm in his commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It read: “With deep sorrow but unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, Fortress Ministry Abuja announces the homegoing of our beloved brother, Bro. Johnson Enyo-Ojo John, who transitioned to glory on March 29, 2025.
“Bro. Johnson was martyred while standing firm in his commitment to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He lived a life of devotion, service, and unwavering love for God, inspiring us with his courage and dedication.
“While our hearts grieve his departure, we take comfort in the words of Scripture: ‘Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.’ – Psalm 116:15.
“We ask that Fortress Family all over join us in praying for his mother and siblings, that they may find strength, peace, and divine comfort in this difficult time.”
At the time of filing the report, efforts to get across to the FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, for clarification were futile as she did not reply messages sent to her nor pick her calls.
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