Bandits in the early hours of Thursday invaded the residence of Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, the parish priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State.
Father Amos was forcibly taken away from his residence at about 12:15 am and taken to unknown destination by the heavily armed bandits.
“With profound sorrow, we write to announce that Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, the Parish Priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was abducted.
“The sad event occurred on Thursday, 24th April 2025, in his residence, Kurmin Risga, at about 12: 15 am”.
“While we solicit your prayers for his quick and safe release, we invite the general public to avoid taking the law into their own hands.
“We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health” said a statement by the Chancellor of Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet.
In March 2025 bandits kidnapped Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a priest serving at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Tachiri, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He was also taken from his residence in a midnight operation.
Unfortunately, he was killed the next day by his captors the next day.
