The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the kidnapping of a priest at St. Gerald Quasi Parish in Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna, State, Ibrahim Amos from his residence.
According to diocesan chancellor Reverend Father Jacob Shanet, the abduction occurred in the early hours of today.
In an official statement, church authorities appealed for calm and urged against vigilante action while vowing to pursue all legitimate means to secure the priest’s safe release.
This abduction marks the latest in a troubling series of attacks on clergymen in the southern part of Kaduna State in the past two years.
