Gunmen believed to be terrorists have invaded parishes presided over by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah.
According to The Punch, the gunmen kidnapped two priests and two others in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Comfirming the attack, the Director, Social Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Fr Christopher Omotosho said the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto is under attack and no information has been got as to the whereabouts of the abductees.
Omotosho said, “As at midnight of today, 25th May, 2022, gunmen broke into the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, Kafur LGA of Katsina State.
“The parish priest and his assistant Rev. Frs. Stephen Ojapa, MSP, and Oliver Okpara and two boys in the house were kidnapped.
“No information as to their whereabouts. Kindly pray for their safety and release.”
However, as of the time of filing this report, the Katsina State Police Command spokesperson, Gambo Isah is yet to be briefed.
