The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the k!lling of a pastor in Bassa Local Government Area.
Sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the he victim, identified as Pastor Yohanna Bitrus, 40, was attacked and k!lled by unidentified assailants who also stole his motorcycle.
The report was made by a resident, who informed the police that the incident took place at about 11:20 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Bassa led patrol teams to the scene, where the victim was found with a deep machete cut on his chest.
Pastor Bitrus was rushed to Bassa Cottage Hospital, where he was confirmed d3ad by the attending doctor.
Following the incident, a joint team of the military, police and other security agencies was immediately deployed into the surrounding forest in pursuit of the suspects.