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Tragedy has struck the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan following the grotesque homicide of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, a priest kidnapped only a day earlier than in Kaduna State.
Fr. Okechukwu, who served because the parish priest of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tachira, in Kaura Native Authorities Space, was kidnapped from his residence on Tuesday evening. Nevertheless, hopes for his protected return had been shattered when his lifeless physique was found early Wednesday morning.
The Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, confirmed the devastating information in an announcement, describing the killing as merciless and mindless.
“After being taken by his abductors, we remorse to tell you that Fr. Sylvester was cruelly killed within the early hours of Wednesday, March 5. It’s but to be decided why he was killed,” Fr. Shanet said.
He mourned the slain priest as a loyal servant of God who tirelessly devoted his life to his religion and parishioners.
“This premature and brutal loss has left us damaged and devastated. He was all the time out there and accessible to his parishioners. His premature dying has left an indelible void inside our diocesan household, and we share within the ache of his passing together with his household, associates, and all those that liked him,” he added.
In mild of the tragedy, the Diocese urged members of the Takad neighborhood to stay calm and prayerful, cautioning in opposition to any reprisals.
In the meantime, preparations for the late priest’s funeral can be introduced in the end.
This brutal killing has as soon as once more raised issues over the rising insecurity in Kaduna State, the place kidnappings and assaults on communities have turn into alarmingly frequent.
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