Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Appeals for "intense prayers" for Abducted Priest

"May Jesus crucified on the cross, listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priest and all other kidnapped persons," the Chancellor of Kafanchan Diocese says.

Fr. Yakubu's abduction is the latest in a series of kidnappings and murders in Nigeria involving members of the Clergy, Seminarians, and other Christians. 

On June 7, Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, a member of the Clergy of Benin City Catholic Archdiocese who was set to mark his first Priestly anniversary in August was shot dead while  returning from pastoral duties.

Earlier, on June 2, Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, a Catholic Priest ministering in Nigeria’s Nnewi Diocese was kidnapped and later set free.

Officials of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was sworn in on May 29, to prioritize the security concerns and the economic struggles of the people of God in the West African nation. 

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“Nigeria is facing a number of challenges that require strong and decisive leadership. From security concerns to economic struggles, it is clear that there is much work to be done in order to ensure that Nigeria can reach its full potential," Rev. Daniel Okoh said May 29.

Earlier, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese called upon the new President of Nigeria to identify what is behind the “scars, wounds and injuries” of Nigerians even as he prioritizes their healing.

Magdalene Kahiu is a Kenyan journalist with passion in Church communication. She holds a Degree in Social Communications from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Currently, she works as a journalist for ACI Africa.