Katsina: Two Catholic Priests, Others Released After One-month In Bandits Den

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Gunmen who abducted some Catholic priests and two others at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State have released them.

Chris Omotosho, the Director of Social Communications, Sokoto Catholic Diocese, confirmed the release of the victims.

Omotosho, who appreciated the support of the general public, their prayers, and encouragement during the trying moment of the church, expressed gladness that the four victims have been freed.

Recall that Father Stephen Ojapa, Father Oliver Okpara, as well as Mr. Hassan Hassan and Ms. Ummie Hassan, were on Wednesday, 25th May, 2022, in the rectory of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducted by the gunmen.

The four Northern States of Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara are under the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.