Cameroon: Three Religious Kidnapped in Late June in the Country's North-West Region Have Been Released

Cameroon: Three Religious Kidnapped in Late June in the Country's North-West Region Have Been Released

Nkongsamba -- The three religious - a priest and two friars - who were kidnapped on June 27 in north-western Cameroon have been released. The announcement was made by the Diocese of Nkongsamba in a statement published yesterday, July 1, and signed by the Chancellor, Father Lue-Roger Budo.

Cameroon Diocese Announces Release of Kidnapped Priest, Religious Brothers

Father John Bosco Bihkong, a priest serving in the Diocese of Nkongsamba, Cameroon, was kidnapped the night of June 27, 2026, along with two Franciscan brothers. All three have reportedly been released. The Diocese of Nkongsamba gave thanks for the release of Father John Bosco Bihkong and Brothers Sylvester Sewong and Marie Rodrigue, who were kidnapped on June 27.

Catholic diocese appeals for prayers after priest, 2 Franciscan brothers kidnapped in Cameroon

The Diocese of Nkongsamba has appealed for prayers for the safe release of a priest and two members of the Fraternity of Franciscans of Emmanuel who were abducted in the country’s North-West Region. [...]

Cameroon diocese appeals for prayers after priest, 2 Franciscans kidnapped

NKONGSAMBA, Cameroon — The Catholic Diocese of Nkongsamba in Cameroon has appealed for prayers for the safe release of a priest and two members of the Fraternity of Franciscans of Emmanuel (FFE) who were abducted in the country’s North-West Region.In a June 30 statement, the vicar general of the diocese announced that Father John Bosco Bihkong, a priest serving in the Diocese of Nkongsamba, and two FFE members were kidnapped the night of June 27…

Southern Cameroons Crisis: Priest, 2 Franciscan Brothers Kidnapped in Ndop

The Catholic Diocese of Nkongsamba has appealed for prayers for the safe release of a Priest and two members of the Fraternity of Franciscans of Emmanuel (FFE) who were abducted in the country’s North-West Region. In a Tuesday, June 30 statement, the Vicar General of the Cameroonian Episcopal See announced that Fr. John Bosco Bihkong, a Priest serving in the Diocese of Nkongsamba, and two FFE members were kidnapped during the night of June 27. A…

Catholic Diocese Appeals for Prayers after Priest, Two Franciscan Brothers Kidnapped in Cameroon

Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Nkongsamba has appealed for prayers for the safe release of a Priest and two members of the Fraternity of Franciscans of Emmanuel (FFE) who were abducted in the country’s North-West Region. In a Tuesday, June 30 statement, the Vicar General of the Cameroonian Episcopal See announced that Fr. John Bosco Bihkong, a Priest serving in the Diocese of Nkongsamba, and two FFE members were kidnapped during the night of Jun…