Developing: Gunmen attack Catholic Church in Katsina, kidnap priests, others

Gunmen early Wednesday attacked St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Catholic Churches in Katsina, Zamfara, and Kebbi States are under the Sokoto Diocese

Confirming the report, the Director, Social Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Fr Christopher Omotosho said the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto was under attack and no information had been got as as to the whereabouts of the abductees.

Omotosho said, “As at midnight of today, 25th May, 2022, gunmen broke into the rectory of St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, Kafur LGA of Katsina State.

“The parish priest and his assistant Rev. Frs. Stephen Ojapa, MSP, and Oliver Okpara and two boys in the house were kidnapped.

“No information as to their whereabouts. Kindly pray for their safety and release.”