Nigeria: Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of Catholic Priest

Why murdered Catholic priest was kidnapped – Suspect - Daily Trust

A chief suspect (names withheld) in the kidnapping and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, has provided reasons for his actions. In an exclusive interview, the suspect , who said he needed N200,000 to solve a personal problem, spoke to NAN at the Headquarters of the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), where he is currently being held on Thursday in Jos. The chief suspect is helping detectives to unravel the cause of the incident and how to arrest …

Kidnappers of Catholic priest demand N20 million ransom

A source said though there were conflicting reports on the kidnappers’ demand, nobody is sure if the demand was coming from the abductors. The post Kidnappers of Catholic priest demand N20 million ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A study by Caritas Nigeria in collaboration with the country's Episcopal Secretariat reveals more than 200 kidnappings and 15 murders since 2015.

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of Catholic Priest

Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu.

Southern Kaduna Under Siege: Locals Cry Out for Help

Insecurity Crisis: Bandits in Kaduna’s Kauru communities continue to abduct and kill victims even after collecting ransom. Community’s Plea: Local leaders urge the government to increase security presence, equip personnel, and collaborate with vigilantes. Call for Action: Residents demand better infrastructure, job opportunities, and justice for victims to curb rising crime. Residents of Kauru communities […] The post Southern Kaduna Under Siege…

At Burial, Seminarian Murdered by Abductors in Nigeria Eulogized as “shining example of a life dedicated to the Lord”

Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted and murdered in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi on March 13 was a “shining example” of dedication to the Lord in His service, the homilist at his burial has said. Fr. Terence Egwaogie, who had personally known Seminarian Andrew highlighted other virtues of the late 21-year-old Major Seminarian that he said inspired those who “knew him.” “Brother Andrew Peter was a shining example of a life dedicated to t…