spot_img
spot_imgspot_img
June 6, 2026 - 1:44 PM

Gunmen Attack Catholic Church In Katsina, Kill Priest, Kidnap Another

Some unknown gunmen on Thursday night attacked St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Malunfashi in Katsina State and kidnapped Two Priests.

According to the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), in a statement obtained by TNC, the two priests are Frs Joe Keke and Alphonsus Bello.

It was stated that Fr Joe Keke the former parish priest, now in residence is in his late 70s while Fr Alphonsus Bello (parish priest) is in his 30s.

“This morning the body of Fr Alphonsus was found lifeless in the farmland behind the Catechetical Traning School, Malunfashi. The whereabouts of Fr. Joe Keke is still unknown. No contact has been made thus far,” the statement said.

 

 

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted

Share post:

Subscribe

Latest News

More like this
Related

The Sacrificial Macro

The Calculus of Restructuring, the Asphalt State, and the...

PRP Makes a Shock Move Ahead of 2027

The political deck has been reshuffled as the Peoples Redemption Party has...

Three Nigerians Return Home After 40 Days In Kidnappers’ Den

The long arm of the law has finally closed...

APGA Primary Battle Lands in Court

A fresh legal storm has erupted within the All...
Join us on
For more updates, columns, opinions, etc.
WhatsApp
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x