Suspected bandits have kidnapped a Catholic priest and several others in Ningi village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with three security operatives reportedly killed during rescue efforts.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed the abduction of Reverend Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Karku community.
Residents said the attack occurred around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday when gunmen stormed the priest’s residence.
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Church authorities disclosed that Father Asuwaye was taken alongside other individuals during the raid, while police are yet to officially confirm the incident.
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