Armed bandits have kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mikah Suleiman early hours of Saturday in Zamfara.Reverend Father Mikah sho is the parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau was abducted at the Father’s rectory located within the church premises
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, led by Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, in a statement signed by the Diocese acting Chancellor, Very Revd. Fr. Nuhu Iliya Confirmed the incident.
The Diocese expressed deep concern over the continuous abduction of priests across the country. It noted that the incident highlights the growing security challenges faced by religious communities and serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and enhanced security measures to protect the lives and well-being of not only religious leaders, but Nigerians as a whole.
St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba is about five Kilometers from Gusau, the Capital City of Zamfara state.
Residents of Damba Community have come under bandits attack lately which led to the abduction of many and others fled the area to safer communities.
Police authorities in Zamfara has confirmed the incident and assures that troops are on the trail of the kidnappers to rescue the victim unhurt.
