Islamic terrorists murder abducted Catholic priest, Rev Fr Bobbi Paschal in Kaduna

Abducted Rev. Fr. Bobbi Paschal, Parish Priest of Saint Stephen’s Parish in Kushe Gugdu, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been murdered by terrorists who abducted him on Monday.

According to a statement by the Catholic archdiocese of Kaduna, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal was abducted from his residence during the early hours of 17th of November 2025 .

He was abducted during the attack on kushe Gudu on his parish, St. Stephen Parish, Kushe Gudu , in Kagarco Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

During the attack many others in the Parish were killed.

Human rights activist and lawyer, confirmed that the killing of Rev Fr Bobbi Paschal occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 19 November 2025, via a post on X [Formerly Twitter].

“Rev. Fr. Bobbi Paschal, Parish Priest of Saint Stephen’s Parish in Kushe Gugdu, Kagarko LGA in Kaduna State, NW Nigeria, was murdered by terrorists in the early hours of today, 19 Nov 2025. @SenGodswill will call it ‘crime’. We are now in a callousness Olympiad!” Odinkalu wrote.

The attack on Rev. Paschal is the latest in a series of targeted assaults against religious leaders in northern and central Nigeria.

Kagarko and surrounding areas in southern Kaduna have faced a surge in attacks over the past years, leaving villagers displaced and livelihoods destroyed. Farmers, priests, and ordinary citizens live in constant fear, with reports of kidnappings, killings, and property destruction becoming alarmingly common.

The murder of Rev. Paschal underscores the vulnerability of religious leaders and the communities they serve, raising urgent questions about government capacity to protect lives and prevent further bloodshed.

The killing occurs against the backdrop of ongoing debate over claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The U.S. government has repeatedly highlighted targeted attacks on Christian populations, prompting calls for stronger protective measures.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Federal Government insists that the violence, perpetrated by terrorists and bandits, is not faith-based and affects both Christians and Muslims.