2 priests attacked in Nigeria
Editor's Note: Armed bandits broke into a Nigerian parish residence at 2:30 AM yesterday and attacked two priests, the Lagos-based Vanguard reported. One of the priests, Father Chris Pever, underwent surgery after suffering an arm fracture.
The attack took place in Mararaba, a town in Nasarawa State.
Bandits attack Catholic priests in Nasarawa
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — Fresh concerns over worsening insecurity around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been raised following an attack by suspected bandits on two Catholic priests at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Unity Estate, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
The attack occurred in the early hours of the day when armed assailants invaded the parish house at about 2:30 a.m. and assaulted the priests, while the Parish Priest reportedly escaped unhurt.
The victims were identified as Rev. Fr. Comas Baye, the priest in residence and a Cadet of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI), and Rev. Fr. Chris Pever, a visiting priest and former Assistant Priest of the parish. Fr. Baye was also reported to be battling a partial stroke.
Both priests were immediately rushed to Nativity Catholic Hospital, Jikwoyi, Abuja, where they received urgent medical attention.
Rev. Fr. Pever sustained serious injuries, including a fracture of his left arm, and underwent a successful surgical implant …