Nigerians in shock at the murder of 21-year-old seminarian by kidnappers

Kidnappers kill young Nigerian seminarian

Attacks and kidnappings of Catholic clergy are on the rise in the West African nation of Nigeria.

Abducted seminarian murdered in Nigeria; priest released after 10 days

A seminarian abducted on March 3 from a parish rectory in the Nigerian Diocese of Auchi was murdered by his abductors, an official of the diocese has confirmed.

Abducted seminarian murdered in Nigeria; priest released after 10 days in captivity

Andrew Peter (left), a seminarian, and Father Philip Ekweli (right) were abducted March 3, 2025, from a parish rectory in Nigeria’s Docese of Auchi. Andrew Peter was murdred, though Ekweli was released and is receiving medical attention. / Credi... [...]

Abducted Seminarian Murdered in Nigeria; Priest Released After 10 Days in Captivity

Courtesy photo Andrew Peter (left), a seminarian, and Father Philip Ekweli (right) were abducted March 3, 2025, from a parish rectory in Nigeria’s Docese of Auchi. Andrew Peter was murdred, though Ekweli was released and is receiving medical attention. Insecurity is rife in Nigeria, where kidnappings, murder, and other forms of persecution against Christians remain rampant in many parts of the West African country, especially in the north.

Nigerians in shock at the murder of 21-year-old seminarian by kidnappers

The Bishop of Auchi Diocese, in Nigeria has called on the government at all levels and security agencies to do more in the face of a deteriorating ...

Catholic church criticises police, govt over abducted Seminarian’s death

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors. The Edo State Police Command announced Peter’s death on Friday while confirming the rescue of Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, who was kidnapped alongside him. The Bishop […]