Catholic Priest Rev. Fr Isaac Achi has been killed by bandits who invaded his residence in Niger State in the early hours of Sunday.
Achi was burnt to death by the bandits who also shot his assistant Fr Collins Omeh.
Until his death, Achi was attached to St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger.
Niger police public relations officer Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the attack in a statement that reads: “On 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.
“Unfortunately, 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.
“A 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.
“The lifeless body of Father Isaac was recovered while Father Collins was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
“The 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.”
Kindly pray for Fr Isaac Achi, the Parish Priest of Ss Peter & Paul, Kafinkoro, Minna Diocese. He was shot dead by bandits who attacked the Parish in the early hours of today. May his soul rest in peace. Pray also for his assistant Fr. Collins Omeh who is in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/CoBnnddXZf
— Fr. Julian Ibe PO (@ibe_julian) January 15, 2023