Gunmen Attack Catholic Seminary In Edo State, Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct Three Seminarians
Auchi Diocese Condemns Deadly Attack on Seminary, Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Students
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, calling for immediate government intervention to secure the release of three abducted seminarians.
The attack, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, saw gunmen storm the seminary, killing an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and injuring a local vigilante member, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The Director of Social Communications for the diocese, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, described the incident as “deeply saddening,” noting that this marks the second attack on the seminary within ten months.
“Ten months ago, a priest was kidnapped from this same school. Now, three seminarians have been taken, and a security officer has been killed. We are devastated,” Fr. Egielewa said.
He called on the federal, state, and local governments to rise to their responsibility of protecting Catholic institutions and religious communities in the region.
“We urge the government to act urgently. Our institutions, staff, and students are no longer safe. We demand firm and immediate action to prevent further bloodshed,” he added.
As of the time of reporting, the identities of the abducted seminarians remain undisclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident adds to the growing wave of kidnappings and violent attacks targeting religious institutions and schools across Nigeria, prompting fresh calls for decisive security reforms. Despite repeated promises by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to curb these threats, the country continues to grapple with widespread insecurity and rising fear among its citizens.
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Auchi Diocese Condemns Deadly Attack on Seminary, Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Students
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, calling for immediate government intervention to secure the release of three abducted seminarians.
The attack, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, saw gunmen storm the seminary, killing an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and injuring a local vigilante member, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The Director of Social Communications for the diocese, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, described the incident as “deeply saddening,” noting that this marks the second attack on the seminary within ten months.
“Ten months ago, a priest was kidnapped from this same school. Now, three seminarians have been taken, and a security officer has been killed. We are devastated,” Fr. Egielewa said.
He called on the federal, state, and local governments to rise to their responsibility of protecting Catholic institutions and religious communities in the region.
“We urge the government to act urgently. Our institutions, staff, and students are no longer safe. We demand firm and immediate action to prevent further bloodshed,” he added.
As of the time of reporting, the identities of the abducted seminarians remain undisclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident adds to the growing wave of kidnappings and violent attacks targeting religious institutions and schools across Nigeria, prompting fresh calls for decisive security reforms. Despite repeated promises by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to curb these threats, the country continues to grapple with widespread insecurity and rising fear among its citizens.
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Gunmen Attack Catholic Seminary In Edo State, Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct Three Seminarians
Auchi Diocese Condemns Deadly Attack on Seminary, Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Students
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, calling for immediate government intervention to secure the release of three abducted seminarians.
The attack, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, saw gunmen storm the seminary, killing an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and injuring a local vigilante member, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The Director of Social Communications for the diocese, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, described the incident as “deeply saddening,” noting that this marks the second attack on the seminary within ten months.
“Ten months ago, a priest was kidnapped from this same school. Now, three seminarians have been taken, and a security officer has been killed. We are devastated,” Fr. Egielewa said.
He called on the federal, state, and local governments to rise to their responsibility of protecting Catholic institutions and religious communities in the region.
“We urge the government to act urgently. Our institutions, staff, and students are no longer safe. We demand firm and immediate action to prevent further bloodshed,” he added.
As of the time of reporting, the identities of the abducted seminarians remain undisclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident adds to the growing wave of kidnappings and violent attacks targeting religious institutions and schools across Nigeria, prompting fresh calls for decisive security reforms. Despite repeated promises by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to curb these threats, the country continues to grapple with widespread insecurity and rising fear among its citizens.
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