Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest and Kill 3 in Kaduna Attack

Gunmen carried out a violent attack in Kaduna, kidnapping a Catholic priest serving at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Karku and killing three residents. The victims were identified as Mr. Jacob Dan Azumi, Mr. Maitala Kaura, and Alhaji Kusari.

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the incident, expressing shock and calling for intensified prayers for the safe release of the abducted priest. Security sources have launched a coordinated manhunt in the Kauru axis and forest areas to apprehend the attackers.

The Kaduna State Police Command is yet to issue an official statement on the incident, as efforts to reach them have been unsuccessful.