Gunmen kill pastor in maiduguri

Gunmen kill pastor in Maduguri By Joseph Abiodun 27 minutes ago Font size: The Reverend in charge of a church in Railway Quarters in Maiduguri Rev. David Usman and the assistant secretary of the church have been killed by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect. Their corpses have been deposited at the University of Maiduguri Teaching hospital (UMTH) mortuary. The Borno State Police Command, Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Lawal Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, said Police have intensified efforts to arrest the culprits, adding that they have also embarked on patrol of the area. Five churches have been burnt down by arsonists suspected to be Boko Haram members. Abdullahi said the police have arrested twenty two suspects.