By Yusuf Bello
A priest of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Malunfashi, Katsina State, Fr Alphonsus Bello has been reportedly killed by bandits.
This followed an attack by bandits on Thursday where they abducted two priests.
The corpse of one of the priests was found behind the Church premises this morning while one is still missing.
A statement by the Communications Director, Diocese of Sokoto, Fr Chris Omotosho said.
According to the statement, “last night (20/05/2021) one of our parishes – St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Malunfashi, Katsina state – was attacked by unknown gunmen.
2 priests were kidnapped – *Frs Joe Keke & Alphonsus Bello*. Fr Joe Keke the former parish priest, now in residence is in his late 70s. Fr Alphonsus Bello (parish priest) is in his 30s.
This morning the body of Fr Alphonsus was found (lifeless) in the farmland behind the Catechetical Training School, Malunfashi.
The whereabouts of Fr. Joe Keke is still unknown. No contact has been made thus far” the statement said.
