Some bandits have kidnapped Reverend Father Ibrahim Amos, the parish priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State.
Amos was kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified bandits from his residence on Thursday, April 24.
According to sources, the bandits invaded the home of the priest in Kurmin Risga at about 12.15 am.
In a statement issued shortly after the priest’s abduction, Reverened Father Jacob Shanet, the Chancellor of Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan solicited for prayers for Amos.
“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”.
“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.
We will use every legitimate and available means to ensure that Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos returns to us unharmed and in good health,” Shanet said.
He also asked the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede on behalf of the abducted priest and bring him home safely.
