News Niger Govt Condemns Killing Of Catholic Priest, Attack On Church
“Those behind these senseless killings and burning of the parish house must be brought to book. Nigeria is becoming a killing field where people are slaughtered like chickens.“We call on the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, security agencies, and the government of Niger State to please help salvage this ugly situation before it gets out of control,” he stated.
Abiodun confirmed that “about 0300hrs, armed bandits invaded the Parish residence of one Rev. Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, along Daza road, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro LGA. The PPRO said police tactical teams attached to Kaffin-Koro Division were immediately drafted to the scene, but the hoodlums had escaped before the arrival of the teams.
In Katsina State, armed bandits in the early hours of Sunday, attacked New Life for All Church in Kankara local government area and kidnapped 25 persons. “They abducted 25 worshippers and left the church pastor with injuries while they were conducting service this morning.”
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