In a concerning incident, suspected bandits have kidnapped Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman, the parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State. The abduction occurred around 3 am on Saturday at his residence in the Damba area of Gusau.
The spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the kidnapping, stating that it was not reported to the police at the time it happened. However, the command has since deployed a tactical squad to track the kidnappers and ensure the safe return of Revd. Fr. Mikah.
“Yes, the incident happened early this morning. The Reverend Father was kidnapped in his residence. We were not informed immediately, but it seems he stays alone, not in the church,” said Abubakar. “We have deployed our tactical squad to go after the kidnappers with the aim of rescuing the victim unhurt.”
The acting Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Very Revd. Fr. Nuhu Iliya, confirmed the abduction in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over the event.
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“With sadness in our hearts, we write to inform the general public of the kidnap of one of our priests, Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman. This sad event occurred in the early hours of today, Saturday, 22nd June 2024 in the father’s rectory. Fr Mikah is the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State,” the statement reads.
“We invite all Christ’s faithful and all men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for his quick and safe release. We equally commend him to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests, for his speedy release from the hands of his abductors.”
The Catholic community and local authorities are urging for prayers and support to facilitate the safe return of Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman.
