According to reports, a young Igala graduate called John Johnson was killed and dismembered by attackers who are thought to be herdsmen.
It was understood that the unsettling occurrence took place in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, namely at Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo.
The event happened on March 29, 2025, while Johnson was taking part in a Boys’ Brigade camp, according to SaharaReporters.
According to reports, this young kid had already faced a great deal of adversity after losing his father the year before due to a protracted illness.
Amadu Zachariah, the Chief of Igala in Orozo, acknowledged the attack and conveyed his sadness.
He chastised the security forces for not apprehending Johnson’s attackers.
at his explanation of the event’s circumstances, Zachariah mentioned that the Boys’ Brigade had set up a camp at Zaina for its members.
However, the gathering moved to a nearby church because of the approaching rain.
According to reports, two leaders were ambushed by the accused herdsmen when they went back to retrieve their stuff.
Johnson was murdered, but one leader escaped.
“Unfortunately, rain was threatening to fall that night, so they had to move the children from where they were camping to a nearby church,” he said, recounting the experience. Two of the group leaders returned after they were transported there since they had packed and assembled their load.
They were ambushed and attacked by individuals who were thought to be Fulani boys while they were returning to carry the burden. As they fled in different directions, one managed to escape while the other was slain.
“The people returned to save John Johnson after the other boy who had escaped to the village told them, but the attackers had already killed him before they could get there.”
He added that after the police were notified, they looked into the matter and found that the local Fulani herdsmen had left. Although the Fulani community leaders pledged to find the murderers, no one has been taken into custody as of yet.
They proceeded to the police station to report the event. When the police got there, they found that the Fulani herdsmen who lived nearby had packed up and fled.
The police and Hakimi officials that arrived for the inquiry reported that they questioned their commanders, Fulani, regarding the attackers’ whereabouts because they were in any of their positions. In fact, they have leaders. As a result, its leaders have requested that the police grant them more time to find the murderers. That’s the scenario right now. “No one has been arrested,” he clarified.
Johnson’s family and the community are in shock and mourning over the senseless homicide. Now that they have no one to turn to, they are demanding justice and action from the authorities.
According to reports, the person’s passing has been formally declared by the Fortress Ministry in Abuja.
The leader of the Church, Rev. Samuel Ikani, told reporters in a statement that he was slain for his unwavering devotion to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
It said: “Fortress Ministry Abuja announces the homegoing of our beloved brother, Bro. Johnson Enyo-Ojo John, who transitioned to glory on March 29, 2025, with deep sorrow but unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.”
While remaining steadfast in his devotion to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, Brother Johnson was killed. He inspired us with his bravery and commitment, leading a life of service, devotion, and steadfast love for God.
“As we mourn his passing, we find solace in the verse, ‘The death of His saints is precious in the sight of the Lord.'” Psalm 116:15.
“We pray for his mother and siblings, asking Fortress Family worldwide to join us in praying for them to find divine comfort, strength, and peace during this trying time.”
SP Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, did not answer calls or texts asking for her response on the incident, therefore attempts to contact her were unsuccessful.
