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A Catholic priest was burned alive in Nigeria on Sunday. Police say that Rev. Isaac Achi was set on fire after gunmen failed to break into his home.
A second priest who lived in the home was able to escape with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
“Unfortunately, the bandits reportedly attempted to gain entrance into the residence, which seemed difficult,” said police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, according to Africa News. “[So they] set the house ablaze and the priest burned to death,” Wasiu said.
“These terrorists have lost it and drastic action is needed to end this ongoing carnage," Niger state Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello said.
“May the soul of very Reverend Father Isaac Achi and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace,” the Diocese of Minna said in a statement.
Nigeria's north and central regions are currently experiencing high levels of religious conflicts. Nigeria's north and central regions are largely Muslim, while the south is largely Christian.
Nigeria’s Christian Association has called on authorities to investigate the matter.
A second priest who lived in the home was able to escape with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
“Unfortunately, the bandits reportedly attempted to gain entrance into the residence, which seemed difficult,” said police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, according to Africa News. “[So they] set the house ablaze and the priest burned to death,” Wasiu said.
“These terrorists have lost it and drastic action is needed to end this ongoing carnage," Niger state Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello said.
“May the soul of very Reverend Father Isaac Achi and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace,” the Diocese of Minna said in a statement.
Nigeria's north and central regions are currently experiencing high levels of religious conflicts. Nigeria's north and central regions are largely Muslim, while the south is largely Christian.
Nigeria’s Christian Association has called on authorities to investigate the matter.
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