Catholic priest kidnapped in
Nigeria
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| Christian in Nigeria |
A Parish Priest in Nigeria’s central State of Kaduna is
abducted from his home in the village of Ankuwai.
By Linda Bordoni
Fr. John Bako Shekwolo, Parish Priest of Saint Teresa
of Ankuwa, in the State of Kaduna, was abducted on Monday by unknown persons
who broke into his home.
The Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Kaduna confirmed the
kidnapping and asked for prayers for the quick release of Fr Shekwolo.
The Archdiocese appeals to “the consciences of those who
abducted him to kindly release him unharmed.”
Local police authorities are reportedly conducting
investigations into the kidnapping that has been condemned, in a statement, by
the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which brings together the various
Christian confessions in the country.
The statement, signed by the President of CAN, noted that
“kidnapping in Kaduna State has become a big business”.
Government failure
“It is sad”, the statement continues, “that Kaduna State has
become the center of kidnapping with the government doing almost nothing to
stop it. This shows there is governance failure, as far as security of lives
and property is concerned. Government and security agencies must wake up to
their responsibilities of protecting lives and property, which is the essence
of government.”
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