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Authorities say the gunmen had stormed the Reverend’s house around 2:00 am killing his sons and abducting his teenage daughter
- Gov Fintiri offered his “deepest condolences” to the victims’ families and loved ones, including the Church
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Wednesday invaded the residence of Reverend Daniel Umaru of the EYN Church Njairi, Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing his sons and abducting his 13-year-old daughter.
The incident happened hours after the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari’s advance team to Daura in Katsina State was attacked, Kuje Prison in Abuja invaded with over 800 inmates released, while an Assistant Commissioner of Police was gunned down in Katsina.
Umaru, who was reportedly shot in the incident, is currently recuperating at the hospital, while his wife who witnessed the attack, is reportedly in an unconscious state.
Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, confirmed the incident, saying the gunmen stormed the Reverend’s house around 2:00 am.
Fintiri has described the attack as shocking and barbaric, and charged security operatives to go after the attackers.
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“The State Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable attack on this innocent family; the perpetrators of this heinous act must be brought to justice, and we have offered our full support to the Security Agencies to do so,” Fintiri said, adding that Government would continue to confront crime in all its forms, including “the threat posed by kidnappers.”
Fintiri offered his “deepest condolences” to the victims’ families and loved ones, including the Church.
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