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Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – Another Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria. Father Emmanuel Ezema was abducted by armed men from the rectory of St. Peter's Parish in Rumi on December 2, around 11:30 a.m. This was announced by the Diocese of Zaria in a statement signed by Chancellor Father Isek Augustine, who asked the faithful to pray for the priest's swift release.
Zaria is located in Kaduna State in northwestern Nigeria. The latest kidnapping of a priest once again raises concerns about kidnappings for ransom in Nigeria, which affect all social classes. Due to the increasing insecurity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency (see Fides, 27/11/2025) as kidnappings and violent attacks continue to spread across various states of the Federation. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 4/12/2025)
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