Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, a Catholic priest in Kurmin Risga, Kauru LGA, Kaduna State, was abducted early Thursday morning, 24 April 24, 2025, by armed men, according to the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan.

The Priest kidnapping follow recent pattern of attacks on clergy, including the March 4 abduction and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu nearby. The diocese has urged prayers and legal efforts for Fr. Amos’s release.

The Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, confirmed the abduction of the priest.

He called on the Catholic faithful to unite in prayer for the safe and swift release of the kidnapped parish priest.

In his words: “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.”

He also invoked the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to watch over the abducted priest and ensure his safe return.

The abduction was the second in Southern Kaduna in less than two months: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu was taken from his residence in Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area, on March 4, 2025—approximately 25 miles from the site of Thursday’s kidnapping. Fr. Okechukwu was killed by his abductors the following day.