Nigerian Army Troops Arrest Killers Of Catholic Priest In Kaduna
Troops from Sector 7 of Operation SAFE HAVEN have apprehended two individuals responsible for the killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, the parish priest of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tachira village, Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
The priest from the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan was murdered after being kidnapped on March 4, 2025.
Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer for Operation SAFE HAVEN, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, March 25.
Major Zhakom revealed that the abduction was orchestrated by one of the suspects, Douglas Henry, who resided in the same house as the slain priest.
“The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State,” the statement read.
“During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau, 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.
“Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State.
“The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.”
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