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Fr. Kenneth Kanwa (right) and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu (left). Credit: Ahiara Diocese

Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria Regain Freedom, Hospitalized for “checkup”

Feb 10, 2024

Fr. Kenneth Kanwa and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu, who were abducted from their Rectory at St. Vincent De Paul Fier Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on February 1 have been released and admitted in hospital for examination.

Fr. Kenneth Kanwa (right) and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu (left). Credit: Ahiara Diocese

Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria, Order Appeals for Their Safety, Release

Feb 3, 2024

A Religious Missionary Order in Nigeria is appealing for the safety and release of two members, who were abducted from their Rectory in a Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on Thursday, February 1.

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