Catholic Priest Abducted in Northern Nigeria as Christian Kidnappings Surge

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International CorrespondentABUJA (Worthy News) – A Catholic priest remained missing in northern Nigeria Thursday after being abducted from his residence in Kaduna State, Worthy News learned.Emmanuel Ezema was taken late on Tuesday, around 11:30 p.m. local time, from St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rumi, said the Catholic Diocese of Zaria. It did not specify whether the kidnappers had made contact or demanded ransom.Kidnappings have become increasingly com