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Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese and one of the Church stewards who lost an eye during the August 5 assault. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Military Apologizes for Assault on Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese, Bishop “concerned about unanswered questions”

Sep 9, 2024

The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has told ACI Africa.

Fr. Bernard Unum (right) and Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Condemns Brutal Assault on Priest by Military

Aug 14, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned the attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military personnel on August 5 in which the Priest in charge and his stewards were assaulted and badly injured.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Communal Clashes, Calls for “a breathing space”

Aug 3, 2023

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari covering the Southern Taraba Zone that is facing communal clashes has decried the conflict calling for peace as “a breathing space” to realize development in the zone.

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