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Rev. Fr Isaac Achi, a Catholic Priest, has been killed by bandits who invaded his residence around 3am on Sunday. Daily Trust gathered that after.<\/p>\n
Daily Trust gathered that after his attackers could not gain access to him as a result of fortified security, they decided to burn down the building in which the priest was.<\/p>\n
Until his death, Achi was attached to St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger.<\/p>\n
Confirming the tragic incident, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said another priest was shot during the attack.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Abiodun said, \u201cOn 15\/01\/2023 at about 0300hrs, armed bandits invaded the Parish residence of one Rev. Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, along Daza road, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro LGA.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, the bandits reportedly attempted to gain entrance into the residence but seems difficult and set the house ablaze, while the said Rev. Father was burnt dead.<\/p>\n
\u201cA colleague of the Rev. Father identified as Father Collins was equally shot in the shoulder while trying to escape from the scene. Police tactical teams attached to Kafin-Koro Div were immediately drafted to the scene, but the hoodlums had escaped before the arrival of the teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe lifeless body of Father Isaac was recovered while Father Collins was rushed to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Ogundele Ayodeji had dispatched a reinforcement team to the area and effort is ongoing to apprehend the assailants as investigation into the unfortunate attack has commenced.\u201d<\/p>\n
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