Tag: CATHOLIC PRIEST
Catholic priest killed, brother kidnapped after visiting mum in Benue
Unknown gunmen have killed a Catholic priest in Niger State and kidnapped his brother.
Rev. Fr. John Gbakaan and his brother whose name has not...
Catholic priest kidnapped in Abuja
Police in the FCT have confirmed the kidnap of a Catholic priest in Yangoji, Kwali Area Council.
The unnamed priest was kidnapped on Sunday.
Spokesperson for...
Delta Catholic priest kidnapped second time regains freedom
A Delta-based Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Jude Onyebadi who was kidnapped on September 26 has been freed.
Fr. Onyebadi was kidnapped by suspected herdsmen on...
Catholic priest abducted in Enugu
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted a Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Innocent Mba based in Nsukka diocese in Enugu State.
The priest is said to have...
Catholic priest dies of coronavirus in Enugu
A Catholic priest in Enugu Rev. Fr. Joachim Cabanyes has died from coronavirus (COVID-19) complications, the diocese announced on Saturday.
Fr. Cabanyes died at the...
Decent dressing will reduce rape – Ondo Catholic priest
Chaplain of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, Rev. Fr. Anthony Afariogun, says decent dressing by male and female...
Suspected killer of Imo Catholic priest arrested after three years
Police in Imo State say they have arrested a suspect over the kidnap and murder of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Cyriakus Onunkwo, a...
Catholic priest kidnapped in Benue regains freedom – Police
Police in Benue have confirmed the release of Rev. Fr David Echioda, a priest of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, who was abducted on March...
Catholic priest kidnapped in Benue
Unidentified men have kidnapped a Catholic priest in
Otukpo area of Benue State.
Rev. Fr David Echioda of Otukpo Catholic Diocese was
abducted on his return from...
Catholic priest robbed in Benin, church funds stolen
Unknown persons have broken into the office of Rev. Father Andrew Ihonda-Ovienloba of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Aruogba in Oredo Local Government Area of...