The police in Niger state has confirmed the murder of a Catholic Priest, Rev Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, along Daza road, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of the State, by armed bandits.
The cleric’s home was set on fire in the early hours of Sunday morning in the area.
In a statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PRO, DSP Wasiu Abiodun in Minna, the Police command confirmed the development.
According to reports, the gunmen stormed the Rev Father’s home around 3 a.m. on Sunday.
“unfortunately, the bandits reportedly attempted to gain entrance into the residence, but it seemed difficult; they set the house ablaze, while the said Rev. Father was burnt dead. A colleague of the Rev. Father identified as Father Collins was equally shot on the shoulder while trying to escape from the scene,” Abiodun said.
“The lifeless body of Father Isaac was recovered while Father Collins was rushed to the hospital for treatment,” he added,
Abidoun further stated that an investigation into the unfortunate attack had begun, a reinforcement team had been sent to the area, and efforts were being made to track down the attackers.
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