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Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Imo

Gunmen have kidnapped Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese….

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Abducted Catholic Priest Killed In Kaduna

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna has confirmed the death  of its priest, Rev. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu, just a day after he was kidnapped. Okechukwu was the pastor of St Mary Catholic Church, Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A statement signed by the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev.Fr. Jacob Shanet, said…

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