Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest in Kaduna

Kaduna, Nigeria – In a shocking incident early Thursday, gunmen abducted Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, a Catholic priest, from his residence in Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Details of the Abduction

The assailants struck around 12:15 a.m., forcibly taking the priest who serves as the Parish Priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish. Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen operated under the cover of darkness, leaving the community in fear before escaping with the cleric to an unknown destination.

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Diocese Confirms Incident

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan officially confirmed the abduction in a statement signed by its Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Shanet.

“With profound sorrow, we write to announce that Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos was abducted from his residence,” the statement read.

The Diocese called on all Christian faithful, religious groups, and people of goodwill to pray for the priest’s quick and safe return.

Appeal for Calm

In its statement, the Diocese urged restraint among the public, appealing for calm and discouraging any form of retaliation or lawlessness.

“We invite the general public to avoid taking the law into their own hands. We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health,” the statement added.

Security Response

As of the time of reporting, security agencies had not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the abduction.

For more details, read the original report: Daily Trust.