The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has officially confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, the parish priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, located in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to a statement issued by Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, Chancellor of the Diocese, the kidnapping occurred around 12:15 am on Thursday at the priest’s residence in Kurmin Risga.

“We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health,” Fr. Shanet said.

He also appealed for prayers and calm, urging members of the public not to take the law into their own hands as the Church works with security agencies to ensure the safe return of the abducted priest.

“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,” he added.

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Spike in Clergy Abductions in Southern Kaduna

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this incident adds to the growing list of targeted attacks and kidnappings of clergymen in Southern Kaduna. In recent years, religious leaders across Nigeria have increasingly become victims of abductions for ransom, raising national concern over insecurity and the safety of worship leaders.

The Diocese is calling on security agencies and the government to step up efforts in addressing the rising wave of insecurity in Kaduna State and across the country.

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