Kaduna, Nigeria – The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna A fresh wave of terrorist attacks on Christian communities under the pastoral care of Saints in Nigeria has been condemned. Peter and Paul Kurmin Parish is located in Dangana District of Kaduna State, where at least five people were killed, several others injured and many abducted following the deadly attacks.
one in Letter published on 24 May addressed the Secretary General of Catholic Secretariat of NigeriaThe Nigerian Metropolitan Chancellor detailed “persistent terrorist attacks” targeting parish outstations in Kagarko Local Government Area.
According to Father Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the latest attack occurred on 21 May on the outskirts of Kurmin Bongo.
“The terrorist attacked between 10 pm and 1 am during heavy rain. Despite the efforts of the monitoring group, five people were killed while 10 others were abducted, two of whom were rescued due to the efforts of the monitoring group,” Pujari said in the letter dated May 22.
He reported that the attack on the Kurmin Bongo outstation was the latest in a series of attacks on Catholic communities in the region.
“Earlier, two other attacks took place on March 2 in Kasaru-B and on May 1 in the outskirts of Sabon Gari. During the attack on Kasaru-B, one person was shot dead, another suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while eight others, including Mai Wazi, were abducted. Although they later got freedom, two of them were killed in the terrorists’ lair,” Emmanuel said.
The attack on Sabon Gari came barely two weeks after the release of the Kasaru-B victims.
According to the chancellor, “two persons were wounded by gunfire, while 10 others were abducted,” with one of the abductees later murdered while still in captivity.
He condemned the “relentless attacks” on affected communities and appealed to government officials and security agencies to strengthen protection for vulnerable populations.
“The Archdiocese condemns in the strongest terms these repeated attacks and calls on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to protect lives and properties in such besieged areas,” Emmanuel said.
He said repeated violence has deepened fear and instability among residents.
“Needless to say, these repeated attacks have displaced affected individuals and plunged communities into untold suffering, fear and uncertainty,” the Chancellor said.
Nigeria continues to face widespread insecurity due to kidnappings, armed attacks and killings by criminal gangs and insurgent groups.
Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has remained a major security challenge in the West African nation. In many parts of the country, violence has also been linked to armed Fulani herdsmen, also known as Fulani militias.
this story was first published Produced by ACI Africa, EWTN News’ sister service in Africa, and adapted by EWTN News.
