Bandits Kill Pastor, Church Member In Katsina

Tragedy struck in Yaribori community of Kafur local government area of Katsina State when bandits stormed Bege Baptist Church and killed the presiding pastor, Rev. Emmanuel Na’allah, during a worship session.

The gunmen, who launched the attack on the night of Monday, July 7, 2025, also shot dead another church member, identified as Mallam Samaila Gidan Taro, before abducting a female worshipper.

The incident was reported by Katsina-based journalist and insecurity tracker, Bakatsine, via his verified X handle.

He wrote: “Yesterday night, bandits attacked Bege Baptist Church in Yaribori community, Kafur LGA, Katsina State. They killed the church pastor, Rev. Emmanuel Na’allah, and a member, Mallam Samaila Gidan Taro, and abducted a woman during the attack.”

Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Command, Sadiq Abubakar could immediately confirm the incident, saying, “I’ll get back to you”.