Priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish in Kaduna LG abducted by gunmen: Catholic Church
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the abduction of the priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos,
In a statement, Chancellor of Kafanchan Diocese, Rev. Fr Jacob Shanet, said that the incident occurred at about 12:15 am on Thursday at the residence of the kidnapped priest in Kurmin Risga.
Mr Shanet called for prayers for the safety of the priest, urging the public to avoid taking laws into their hands.
He stated, “We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev.Fr Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of priests and religious and all the angels continue to intercede for us and bring him back to us safe and sound.”
Mr Amos’ abduction is the latest in a series of attacks on clerics in the South of Kaduna in recent times.
(NAN)
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