Tension in Kaduna as Gunmen Abduct Prominent Catholic Priest, Emmanuel Ezema

Gunmen abducted Emmanuel Ezema, a Catholic priest from St. Peter's Catholic Church in Kaduna, as reported by the Catholic Diocese of Zaria. The incident highlights the escalating insecurity in Kaduna, with frequent abductions, attacks, and banditry causing fear and disruption among residents.

The abduction comes amidst a series of security challenges in the region, including the recent kidnapping of a local traditional ruler, Oba Kamilu Salami, in Ifelodun. Security agencies are struggling to contain the situation, leaving communities vulnerable and anxious.