Some armed men in the early hours of Sunday killed a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Isaac Achi, of the St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin-Koro in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The terrorists invaded the home of the priest at about 3am and set his house ablaze after their inability to gain access to the house owing to the tight security measure in place, Daily Trust reports.
The Niger State Police Command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident inย a statement.
He said another priest shot by the gunmen is receiving medical care at a hospital.
The statement said: “On 15/01/2023 at about 0300hrs, armed bandits invaded the Parish residence of one Rev. Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, along Daza road, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro LGA.
“Unfortunately, the bandits reportedly attempted to gain entrance into the residence, but seems difficult and set the house ablaze, while the said Rev. Father was burnt dead.
“A colleague of the Rev. Father identified as Father Collins was equally shot in the shoulder while trying to escape from the scene. Police tactical teams attached to Kafin-Koro Div were immediately drafted to the scene, but the hoodlums had escaped before the arrival of the teams.
“The lifeless body of Father Isaac was recovered while Father Collins was rushed to the hospital for treatment.”
Daily Trust
