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“Living in constant fear”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Laments Worsening Insecurity in His Diocese

Jan 21, 2026

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in his Episcopal See, saying that the people in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas continue to live in constant fear of being killed.

Bandit attacks on villages located within the territory of Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese. Credit: Kontagora Catholic Diocese

Bandits Kill 42, Kidnap Women and Children in Deadly Attacks on Villages in Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese

Jan 5, 2026

At least 42 people have been killed and an unknown number of women and children abducted following a series of coordinated bandit attacks on villages located within the territory of Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese.

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Shock as Armed Attackers Kidnap Children at Catholic Elementary, Senior Schools in Nigeria

Nov 21, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Nigeria has described as “painful and disturbing” the Friday, November 21, kidnapping of children and staff at St. Mary’s Catholic Nursery, Primary, and Secondary Schools.  

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“Living in constant fear”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Laments Worsening Insecurity in His Diocese

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