THREE persons have been killed while a Catholic priest and 10 other residents were abducted following an early-morning attack on Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed that the victims were taken in the early hours of Saturday when suspected terrorists invaded the community. In a statement issued by the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Rev Fr Jacob Shanet, the Church announced the abduction of Rev. Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku. “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, with profound sadness, we announce the kidnapping of our priest, Rev Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State, Nigeria,” Shanet stated.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 08, 2026 09:32 UTC