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El-rufai reacts to murder of ECWA Pastor in Kaduna

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State
By Mohammed Tijjani
Gov. Nasir Ahmad El-rufai of Kaduna State has appealed for calm over the killing of a Pastor in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.
This is contained in a statement issued by  Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna.
El-rufai 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 LGA, by  assailants.
The Governor  expressed deep sadness over the killing.
The Governor offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the cleric.
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 said.

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