Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday kidnapped the Catholic priest of St. Bernard, Idon Gida, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Fr. Abraham Kunat.
The priest was kidnapped at his hometown, Kurmin Sara, in Kachia Local Government Area of the state.
The Chancellor, Archdiocese of Kaduna, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, confirmed the incident in a statement.
“Rev. Fr. Abraham Kunat, the Parish Priest of St. Bernard, Idon Gida, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State was abducted, Tuesday, 8th November 2022 at about 12:30pm,” the statement read.
“The incident took place at St Mulumba, Kurmin Sara, Kachia LGA, where Fr Kunat has been residing all along due to the insecurity situation.
“We solicit for the prayerful support of the faithful and indeed all men and
women of goodwill that God Almighty will take control of the situation, preserve our priest, and bring him back to us in peace,” he added.
