Bandits have reportedly burnt Rev. Father Isaac Achi, a parish priest of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in Kafin-Koro, Paikoro LGA of Niger State.
It was learnt that,the bandits who invaded his residence around 3am on Sunday, January 15,2023 also injured his colleague identified as Father Collins
The bandits were said to have razed the building after failing to gain entrance into the priest’s residence
Confirming the incident,the Niger state police command spokesperson,Wasiu Abiodun, said another priest,Father Collins was shot on the shoulder while trying to escape from the attackers.
“On 15/01/2023 at about 0300hrs, armed bandits invaded the Parish residence of one Rev. Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, along Daza road, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro LGA,” the statement reads.
“Unfortunately, the bandits reportedly attempted to gain entrance into the residence, but seems difficult and set the house ablaze, while the said Rev. Father was burnt dead.
“A colleague of the Rev. Father identified as Father Collins was equally shot in the shoulder while trying to escape from the scene. Police tactical teams attached to Kafin-Koro Div were immediately drafted to the scene, but the hoodlums had escaped before the arrival of the teams.
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“The lifeless body of Father Isaac was recovered while Father Collins was rushed to the hospital for treatment.”
“The Commissioner of Police,Niger State,Ogundele Ayodeji, has dispatched a reinforcement team to the area and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the bandits.
The statement added investigation into the unfortunate incident had commenced.