The most recent kidnapping in Nigeria left a Catholic priest dead
It happened less than 24 hours after Father Vitus Borogo, another priest, was killed on his property in northwest Nigeria and three weeks after at least 40 attendees were massacred at a church in southwest Ondo state.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
Hours after being abducted in the southern Nigerian state of Edo, a Catholic priest was discovered dead.
Father Christopher Odia, according to a local church official, was kidnapped on Sunday as he was getting ready to go to mass from his residence in Ikabigbo.
According to witnesses, a search group made up of angry villagers and security personnel found his body.
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It happened less than 24 hours after Father Vitus Borogo, another priest, was killed on his property in northwest Nigeria and three weeks after at least 40 attendees were massacred at a church in southwest Ondo state.
Nigeria has been grappling with deadly violence including kidnappings in numerous parts of the country. Criminal gangs remain active, with some of them targeting churches and priests.
Meanwhile, authorities in Nigeria’s north-western state of Zamfara state are urging citizens to arm themselves against bandits after a spate of attacks.
Some Nigerians living in other states hit by violence say they too want to register to carry guns and defend themselves against attackers.
