Posted by Samuel on Tue 18th Nov, 2025 - tori.ng
It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the Parish and seized the priest from his residence.
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have kidnapped Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, the Parish Priest of St. Stephen Parish, Kushe Gugbu, in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025.
It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the Parish and seized the priest from his residence.
The Archdiocese of Kaduna confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Chancellor, Rev Fr Christian Okewu Emmanuel.
According to the statement, a brother to another priest, Rev Fr Anthony Yero was m8rdered by the terrorists during the attack.
Rev. Fr. Okewu also confirmed that many other persons were abducted by the gunmen.
“We call on all men and women of goodwill to join us in praying for their safety and quick release from the hands of their abductors and for the peaceful repose of the d3ad. Amen," the statement added.