Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Monday condemned the killing of Reverend Bala Galadima, the presiding clergy of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, in the Lubo community of the Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state.
Chronicle NG reports that reverend Galadima was killed by armed robbers at his Lubo home early Sunday morning.
In a press release issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli, on Monday, Yahaya strongly condemned the heinous conduct, calling it an attack on Gombe State’s long-standing peace and security.
The governor highlighted that such acts must not be allowed to undermine the peaceful coexistence in the state.
“We will not allow criminal elements to disrupt the harmony and security that define our state. I have directed security agencies to leave no stone unturned in tracking down the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
“I want to reassure the good people of Gombe State that the government remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring their safety and security.
“We will continue to take decisive measures and deploy superior force to eliminate criminal elements wherever they may be hiding,” the governor declared.
