WATCH THE VIDEO HERE A Catholic priest in Benue State, Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu, was reportedly shot by suspected armed herdsmen along the Makurdi–Naka Road on Saturday evening, abducting two other occupants. The priest, who serves at St. John Quasi Parish in Jimba, was ambushed while returning from Makurdi to his duty post in Naka. It was gathered that the assailants opened fire as the vehicle passed through a remote section of the road, forcing the attackers to believe that the priest had been fatally wounded. Don’t miss out on any real-time information. Join our WhatsApp group to stay updated. .. Following the gunfire, the gunmen abducted the two remaining vehicle occupants, disappearing into a dense forest region amid confusion and terror. However, swift action by security personnel led to the timely rescue of Rev. Fr. Atongu. Despite having sustained severe blood loss from the attack, he was rushed to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Shima Ukpanya, confirmed the details of the attack in a letter addressed to priests, religious personnel, and the lay faithful. He also made a heartfelt appeal for prayers, urging all to intercede for the swift recovery of Rev. Fr. Atongu. Writing on behalf of Most Rev. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, the letter read: “I write on behalf of the Bishop to inform you and request your prayers for the quick recovery of one of our priests, Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu, who was attacked and shot this evening around Tyolaha, along the Makurdi–Naka Road, Gwer West Local Government Area, by suspected terrorist herdsmen. “Let us unite in prayer for God’s healing upon him as the medical team works to stabilize him. May our Lady, Mother of Perpetual Help, intercede for us.” .. ... ... ... Join Our Social Media Channels:
Suspected herders shoot Catholic priest and abduct two others in Benue
