Gov. Nasir Ahmad El-rufai of Kaduna State has appealed for calm over the killing of Reverend Silas Yakubu Ali of ECWA Church, Kibori-Asha Awuce.

The pastor was killed by macheting in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.

Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, for Internal Security and Home Affairs said El-Rufai has expressed sadness over the killing.

El-rufai also 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