An Anglican Priest, Rev. Emmanuel Ezeokwe has been murdered by gunmen in Yola, Adamawa State.
He was the Vicar of the Anglican Church, Zinai, Cathedral Archdeaconry in the Anglican Diocese of Yola,
Rev. Ezeokwe was reportedly killed in the early hours of Tuesday by bandits.
A statement posted on the social media platform of the Church, said that his demise was announced by Ven. Andrew Izuakor, who is the Admin to the Bishop of Yola Diocese, the Most Rev Markus Ibrahim.
According to the statement, the gunmen invaded Zinai community, under Song LGA of Adamawa State, and shot at the priest.
The clergyman died shortly.
The statement asked for prayers for the immediate family of the Priest, Zinai Church, the Cathedral Archdeaconry and the Diocese of Yola over the tragic moment.
