- The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has condemned the brutal killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest abducted and murdered by armed bandits in Kaduna State
- Father Okechukwu was kidnapped on March 4, 2025, and killed on Ash Wednesday, March 5, sparking outrage and grief among his congregation and the broader community
- The Kaduna State Police have deployed officers to apprehend the perpetrators, as calls for justice and improved security measures grow louder
The US mission in Nigeria has asked for swift justice for the slain spiritual father. Image: Getty, FB/Kichie AfricaSource: Getty ImagesThe U.S. Mission is distressed by the brutal and senseless killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State, Nigeria. We strongly condemn this horrific act of violence. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, congregation, and community of Father Okechukwu, who have suffered an immeasurable loss. Our thoughts are with them during this time of profound grief. We call on the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice, the statement read.Catholic priest killed hours after abductionAfter being taken by his abductors, we regret to inform you that Fr. Sylvester was cruelly killed in the early hours of today, the 5th of March 2025, Ash Wednesday. It is yet to be determined why he was killed, Shanet stated in a press release.Priest targeted in recent kidnap attemptThe police have begun the search for the bandits who perpetrated the act.Source: FacebookThe command has taken action. Officers have been deployed to the area and to the neighboring communities to arrest the masterminds of the murder of the priest, Hassan said.Bandits kill vigilantes, kidnap village heads son
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