Suspected extremists of Islamic extremists say that Baco Haram killed a pastor at his home in Gombe, Nigeria on Sunday (February 9), and the violence continued to terrorize the country’s northeastern side, sources said.
According to members of the local ECWA congregation, Pastor Bala Galadima of the Evangelical Church, who won the All (ECWA), was shot and killed in Rubo on Sunday (February 9). They say a gunman in a black robe broke into his residence on the grounds of Ekwa Church in Rubo, Yamaltudeva County, and shot him in the back while he was in bed.
Members of the congregation said the terrorists had entered the town and were shot into the air to discourage anyone from trying to stop them. First they arrive at a house they mistakenly believed to belong to Pastor Galadima, and they ask for directions to his home and ask for money at gunpoint to those who notify them before proceeding to the ECWA property. I did.
“Our hearts are heavy. We are left alone in a complicated world with the murder of pastor Pastor Bala Galadima,” church members told Rami Sabo. I said that. “His courage, counsel, teaching, generosity is greatly overlooked by his church members.”
The pastor’s death had a profound impact on the church, she said.
“Ecwa Church Lubo members will really miss him,” Sabo said. “It is very difficult for us to say goodbye to our Lord’s general, Pastor Bala Galadima.”
Buhari Abdullahi of Gombe State Police Command said in a statement that officers arrived at the church grounds after the attackers fled.
“Gombe State Police Commissioner Belo Yahaya visited the hospital where the body of the deceased pastor was taken and a special unit of police officers was deployed in the area,” Abdullahi said. “We have coordinated a special operation and we are sure the perpetrator will be arrested.”
Chibok Attack
In neighbouring Borno state, Boko Haram militants again attacked Chibok County in January, killing at least two Christians, wounding two others, burning five church buildings and 74 homes. The residents said.
Meanwhile, on January 30, the Nigerian government set free of charge on 5,000 Boko Haram terrorists captured in a military operation in Borno State, saying they were derailed and repented. On the same day, extremists in Boko Haram attacked Katrama village in Chibok County and burned the Nigerian brothers and brothers (EYN) buildings, said local resident Paul Mounta.
“This is a report on the tragic incident that occurred at 11:46am on January 30, 2025 at Katrama B,” Mounta said. “Unfortunately, the church and several shops were burned down and cattle, goats, sheep and other livestock were taken away by Boko Haram terrorists.”
Despite repeated requests for help, authorities seemed unresponsive, he said.
“The people at Chibok LGA are in desperate need of support and protection,” Mounta said. “Ongoing anxiety is causing immeasurable distress, and our leaders should take concrete steps to address the root causes of conflict and provide appropriate support to those affected. is essential.”
On January 16, Boko Haram militants attacked Imilmugza village in Chibok County, where they burned down the building of Ain church, said James Ayuba, a local resident.
“Some members of the Islamic denomination known as Boko Haram attacked the village and burned Ain churches, houses and shops,” Ayuba told Christian Daily International Morning Star News via text message .
Regional resident Moses confirmed the attack, saying that extremists attacked the villages of Chibok county in Bamzil, Neelan and Schikarkir.
Hameed said gunmen attacked the village of Christian Jiran, primarily on January 13, from 11:30pm to 4am.
Ilya Dauda, a resident of Bamzil, said his village was attacked around 2am on January 12th, and Boko Haram terrorists destroyed the Ain church building and killed two members of the church. Ta.
“During the attack, two brothers, Enoch Pog Puzza and Josiah Pog Puzza, a member of the Ein Church, were killed by terrorists,” Dawda said. “The church worship building of Ain in the community was burned down by terrorists.”
Christian woman Esther Johanna was shot dead and wounded by terrorists, but dozens of homes have been destroyed, he said.
Mustafa Madu, chairman of the Chibok Regional Government Council, confirmed the attacks carried out by “Boko Haram terrorists”.
“We are currently looking at ways that victims can help,” he said.
EYN member Amos Dauda is disappointed that while Christians are constantly attacked by Boko Haram terrorists, some of these terrorists have been released with claims that they are derailed I said that.
“Repeated claims by government officials and security agencies that Boko Haram has been weakened in the southern Borno region are contradictory with recent catastrophic attacks at Bamzil, Sykalkil Neelan and yimirgza in the Kibok Regional Government Area.” said Dawda.
The attack over the two weeks caused significant losses of life and property, and put the affected communities into despair, he said.
“The aftermath of these attacks put people in an unbearable situation,” Dauda said. “Churches, homes and grocery stores are burned to ashes, leaving many with shelters, food or places of worship. Survivors are currently facing extreme difficulties and are facing food. I have a hard time accessing basic essentials like this.”
The government must provide immediate humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of innocent people and to assist them in rebuilding their lives, he said.
A statement issued by Borno State officials said that the recent attack in Chibok killed five people, wounded two others, and destroyed five church buildings and 74 homes. Borno State Information and Internal Security Committee Usman Tar said in a press statement that the markets have the wealth worth millions of Naira attacks on the villages of Bamzil, Neelan, Sykalkiel and Imilmuguza. He said it was destroyed inside.
Nigeria has remained one of the most dangerous places on the planet for Christians, according to the 2025 World Watchlist of the countries where it is the hardest to be Christians. According to WWL, of the 4,476 Christians killed for faith around the world during the reporting period, 3,100 (69%) were in Nigeria.
“The scale of anti-Christian violence in this country is already at the highest possible level under the global watch list methodology,” the report states.
In the north-central zone of the country, where Christians are more common than they are in the northeast and northwest, Islamic extremist Fulani militias attack farming communities, killing hundreds of Christians and more than anything, hundreds of Christians . Jihadist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State (ISWAP), a disparate group in West Africa, are also active in northern states in the country where federal government controls are poor and Christians and their communities continue to be targeted for attacks. . Sexual violence and the murder of disabilities, according to the report. Ransom aid has been increasing significantly in recent years.
The violence spreads across southern states, with new jihadist terrorist group Lakrawa appearing in the northwest, armed with sophisticated weapons and an extremist agenda, WWL noted. Lakrawa is affiliated with the expansionist al-Qaeda rebellion Jamaa Nusrat ul Islam Wa al-Muslimin, or Zinim, which is derived from Mali.
Nigeria ranked 7th in the 2025 WWL list of 50 worst countries for Christians.
