A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, has been abducted from his residence in Kushe Gugdu community, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following an attack by armed men early Monday morning.
The Archdiocese of Kaduna confirmed the incident, stating that several villagers were also kidnapped and the brother of another priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Yero, was killed during the raid.
In a statement, the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, described the incident as tragic and appealed for prayers for the safe release of the abducted individuals and for the repose of the deceased.
“This is a difficult moment for the Archdiocese. We appeal for prayers for the safety and quick release of all those taken away, and for God’s comfort on the bereaved family,” he said.
