The rescued Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna –
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the parish priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos was on Thursday abducted by armed bandits.
The priest identified as Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos was reportedly abducted from his residence at Kurmin Risga, on Thursday at about 12:15 am.
The Chancellor of Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna.
“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”.
“We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health” the Chancellor said.
“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.
He prayed that “the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of priests and religious and all the angels continue to intercede for us and bring him back to us safe and sound”.
