Niger state government says it will build a new catholic church in Kafin-koro in honour of Isaac Achi, a priest of St. Peters and...
January 20, 2023 12:56 PM
The terrorists also shot a colleague of the priest, identified as father Collins, while he was attempting to escape.During a condolence visit to Martin Uzoukwu, the Catholic bishop of Minna at the St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral, Ahmed Matane, secretary to the state government , disclosed that the state government has resolved to build a new parish in honour of the late priest.
He described the late Achi as an exceptional clergy who preached salvation and impacted positively his followers everywhere he served.According to a statement signed by Lawal Tanko, spokesperson to the SSG, “Ahmed Matane told most Rev. Uzoukwu that the government will collaborate with the Catholic Diocese of Minna and other organisations in finding a lasting solution to insecurity which has become a major threat to lives and property of the citizenry in the state.
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