A police vehicle of Operation Fushin Kada (Anger of Crocodile) is parked on Yakowa Road, as schools across northern Nigeria reopen nearly two months after closing due to security concerns, following the mass abductions of school children, in Kaduna, Nigeria, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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Firstpost08-02-2026, 17:13

Gunmen Kill Three, Kidnap Catholic Priest in Northern Nigeria

  • Gunmen attacked a Catholic priest's residence in Kaduna state, killing three and abducting the priest and others.
  • The kidnapped clergyman was identified as Nathaniel Asuwaye, parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Karku.
  • The incident highlights persistent insecurity in northern Nigeria, following recent abductions and rescues in Kaduna.
  • Amnesty International criticized the Nigerian government for "gross incompetence" in protecting civilians.
  • Police confirmed the incident, stating five people were kidnapped and two soldiers and one police officer were killed.

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