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Priest murdered, followed by kidnappings at Mass in Nigeria
In brief
Gunmen attacked the Catholic Church in Nigeria twice in less than a week, killing a priest and kidnapping several people during a Mass.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio reported that the second attack occurred on August 2, when gunmen stormed a Mass and abducted multiple individuals. This followed the murder of a priest earlier in the week.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@satodaycatholicPriest murdered, followed by kidnappings at Mass in Nigeria
Archdiocese of San Antonio
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