Suspected Terrorists Abduct Kaduna Catholic Priest, Kill One During Attack
Gunmen believed to be terrorists have abducted Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, the Parish Priest of St. Stephen Parish, Kushe Gugbu, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The abduction occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025, when armed men reportedly invaded the parish premises and took the priest from his residence.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel. The statement also revealed that the attackers killed the brother of another priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Yero, during the raid.
Rev. Fr. Okewu further disclosed that several other individuals were also kidnapped in the attack.
“We call on all people of goodwill to join us in praying for their safe return and for the peaceful repose of the deceased. Amen,” the Archdiocese appealed.
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