Father Felix Zakari from the Catholic Church of St. Ann, Zango Tama parish, in the Giwa Kaduna Regional Government Area, has been kidnapped by bandits.
Zango Tama was among nine villages raided by several bandits in the early hours of Friday where more than 50 people were killed while no less than 100 were abducted.
Bandits also brought down the church. Affected villages, according to a source, include Dillalai, Zango Tama, Kaya, Barebari, Anguwan Bakko, Gidan Alhajin Kida, Kadaanya and Durumi.
Zakari is said to be among those abducted by bandits during attacks in the villages. The church asks all men and women to pray for the release of priests safely.
That is stated in the statement of the Catholic Chancellor of Zaria diocese, Patrik Ayutwu Odeh. The statement read, “We regret to officially announce and confirm the abduction of one of our priests, Rev. Fr. Felix Zakari Fidson shortly after he left his residence at Zango Tama St Ann on his way to the diocesan headquarters on Thursday.
“We call on all men and women of Goodwill to pray for the release of Rr Felix Zakari Fidson and others from the hands of their captors on this anniversary. “Through the intercession of our Mother, Mother of God and our Savior Jesus Christ and our mother. May our brother, Father Felix Zakari Fidson, and others return to us safely. “
SKJ