Bandits Abduct Catholic Priest From His Residence At Midnight

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, was abducted by armed bandits from his residence in Kurmin Risga, Kaduna State, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

The abduction occurred around 12:15 am at his home in the Kauru local government area.

Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to the public. He expressed sorrow over the abduction, stating, “With profound sorrow, we write to announce that Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, the Parish Priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was abducted. The sad event occurred on Thursday, 24th April 2025, in his residence, Kurmin Risga, at about 12:15 am.”

The Diocese appealed to the public for support through prayers and urged everyone to remain calm. The statement emphasized the importance of avoiding any acts of retaliation and instead relying on legal means for the priest’s safe return.

“We solicit your prayers for his quick and safe release,” the statement said. “We invite the general public to avoid taking the law into their own hands. We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health.”

The Diocese concluded the statement with a prayer, saying, “The Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of priests and religious, and all the angels continue to intercede for us and bring him back to us safe and sound.”
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