Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Monday condemned the killing of Reverend Bala Galadima, the presiding clergy of the Evangelical Church Winning All in Lubo community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area.
Reverend Galadima was murdered in the early hours of Sunday by suspected armed robbers at his residence in Lubo.
In a press statement signed by the Director-General Press Affairs Ismaila Misilli, Yahaya strongly condemned the reprehensible act, describing it as an assault on the peace and security that Gombe State has long enjoyed.
The Governor stressed that such incidents 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 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.