Gunmen Kill Three, Kidnap Catholic Priest in Northern Nigeria

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Firstpost•08-02-2026, 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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