Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos, the priest in charge of St Gerald Quasi Parish in Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has been kidnapped.
Chronicle NG gathered that the gunmen came into Fr Amos’ home in Kurmin Risga at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday and abducted him.
Rev. Fr Jacob Shanet, Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, verified Fr Amos’ abduction.
He urged Catholics to join in prayer for the safe and prompt release of the kidnapped parish pastor.
He stated, “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.”
He also asked the Blessed Virgin Mary to watch over the abducted priest and ensure his safe return.
When contacted for comment on Thursday about the abduction, Mansir Hassan, spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, said, “I will call you back.”
As of Thursday, he had not responded to our correspondent as promised.
It is not the first time a Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Kaduna State.
Rev. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu was reportedly slain by bandits last month after being kidnapped in the Kaura Local Government Area.
Father Okechukwu was the priest in charge of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Tachira, part of the same local government region, until his death.
This unfortunate tragedy was also acknowledged in a statement by the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan.
