Horror in Nigeria: Detaches from priests reach new dimensions!
Horror in Nigeria: Detaches from priests reach new dimensions!
In the past ten years, Nigeria has become a dangerous scene for the Catholic Church: 145 priests were kidnapped during this time, with most of the cases for the purpose of blackmail. The attacks for eleven priests ended tragically, which were murdered, while four are still missing. According to an analysis of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), about the Kathpress are above all the regions of Kaduna and Abuja from Violence affected. There were 24 documented kidnappings in Kaduna, including many with a fatal outcome. The church province of Owerri is the most affected region with 47 registered cases, whereby two priests are considered missing.The alarming reality in Nigeria
The violence against priests in Nigeria reflects an alarming trend. The Catholic Church has repeatedly requested the need for increased security measures, while the country's bishops' conference indicates the growing uncertainty. The high number of kidnappings is not only statistically significant, but also shows the intolerable conditions under which many clergymen have to work. Only for illustration: according to acn international rose the number of kidnapped priests and religious in 2024, which represents an increase compared to 2023.
A total of 122 cases were recorded for persecution reasons, including 13 murders. The situation in Nigeria remains worrying, but internationally, fewer cases have been registered internationally. In a global comparison, Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous countries for priests and religious. Catholic clergymen are also not certain abroad; For example, priests in Colombia and Mexico were persecuted in similar violent scenarios. This global persecution and the challenges in front of which priests are facing greater light on the dangerous reality of this calling. It is clear that both security and awareness of this problem urgently need to be improved.
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