Nigeria: 8 killed, 8 narrowly escape as Catholic priest, 7 others remain in kidnappers’ den
Following the kidnapping of Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye alongside 10 others on 7 February 2026, at around 3:20 in an attack that led to the death of 3 others, the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed that 3 victims have escaped, as 8 others, including the priest, are still with their abductors.
