Categories: metro

Bandits kill another Catholic priest, Fr. Borogo in Kaduna

Rev Fr. Vitus Borogo

Suspected terrorists have murdered another Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Vitus Borogo, in Kaduna State.

The incident was said to have happened at Prison Farm, Kujama, along Kaduna-Kachia Road, after a raid on the farm.

A statement by Rev Fr Christian Emmanuel of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, said the deceased was 50 years-old.

The statement reads:”It is with a heavy heart, but with total submission to the will of God that we announce the death of Rev. Fr. Vitus Borogo, which sad event took place today, at Prison Farm, Kujama, along Kaduna-Kachia Road, after a raid on the farm by terrorists. Until his death, Fr Vitus (aged 50) was the Chaplain of the Catholic Community of the Kaduna State Polytechnic, and the Chairman of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Kaduna Chapter.

READ ALSO:

“Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, the Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna condoles with the immediate family, the NFCS Family of Kaduna Polytechnic, and indeed the entire Kaduna Polytechnic Community; and assures them of his fraternal closeness and prayers.

“Details of his funeral arrangement will be announced as soon possible. Meanwhile we commit his soul to the maternal intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and call on all men and women of goodwill to continue to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for the consolation of his bereaved family, especially his mother.”

VANGUARD

Trends Admin

Next Nigeria win WAFU B U17 Championship in Ghana »

Previous « Igboho, Akintoye speak from exile: We'll be back in Nigeria soon

Share

Published by

Trends Admin

Tags: BanditsCatholic priestFr. BorogoKaduna

4 years ago

Recent Posts

Business

ABC Transport Expands Hospitality Business, Secures Abia Approval for Aba City Transit Inn

ABC Transport Expands Hospitality Business, Secures Abia Approval for Aba City Transit Inn ABC…

4 hours ago

Politics

Osun Election: APM, PDP Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Governor Adeleke

Osun Election: APM, PDP Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Governor Adeleke With less than 48 hours to…

6 hours ago

International

Iran rejects US claims that Strait of Hormuz has reopened

Iran rejects US claims that Strait of Hormuz has reopened Iran has rejected claims by…

6 hours ago

News

Oyinlola Denies Adeleke’s Car Gift Claim: “Osun Govt Gave Me the Car, Not You”

Oyinlola Denies Adeleke's Car Gift Claim: "Osun Govt Gave Me the Car, Not You" Former…

6 hours ago

News

Tinubu Rejects Blame Game, Vows to Revive Refineries with Profitability Focus

Tinubu Rejects Blame Game, Vows to Revive Refineries with Profitability Focus President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

7 hours ago

metro

Scores of Terrorists Killed, 60 Arrested in Nationwide Military Operations

Scores of Terrorists Killed, 60 Arrested in Nationwide Military Operations In a major coordinated offensive…

7 hours ago

L