Catholic Diocese Rejoices as Priest is Freed Barely 24 Hours After Kidnapping
Father Uchechukwu, chancellor of the diocese within the ecclesiastical province of Kaduna, thanked those who had prayed for the priest’s release.
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Catholic Priest in Nigeria Who Escaped Nine-Day Captivity ‘Responding Well to Medication’
Father Juma’s abduction was one the latest in a series of kidnappings that seem to target Christians, including priests, in the West African nation.
Nigeria: Suspected Members of Boko Haram Kidnap Catholic Priest
Father Juma’s abduction is the latest in a series of kidnappings in Nigeria that appear to target Christians, including priests.
‘Our Only Weapon is Prayer’: Nigerian Bishop Seeks Release of Kidnapped Priest
The kidnapping of clergy and other Catholics is an ongoing problem in Africa’s most populous country.
Catholic Priest Killed, Another Kidnapped in Attack on Nigerian Parish
Bishops in Nigeria have repeatedly called on the government to do more to improve security in the country.
Catholic Priest Among 11 People Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese
The May 17 attack occurred days after Nigerian military personnel conducted aerial strikes across locations believed to be occupied by bandits in Kaduna State.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recovering After Week-Long Kidnapping Ordeal
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have repeatedly called on the government to put in place strict measures to protect its population.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Released After Being Held Captive for 10 days
During the 10 days that Fr. Dajo was held captive, Archbishop Kaigama repeatedly appealed for people to pray for his safe release and for others also held captive.
Nigerian Priest, Kidnapped for a Second Time in Two Years, Has Been Released
Delta State, where Issele-Uku is located, is overwhelmingly Christian, but small bands of Muslim militants who hide in the dense bush are an ongoing threat.
BREAKING: Nigerian Priest Abducted in New Attack
The kidnapping is the latest in a series of abductions and killings in Nigeria which have involved Catholics and other Christians; clergy, seminarians, and lay people.
