Tragedy in Southern Kaduna: Reverend Father Bobbo Paschal Murdered by Terrorists
Tragedy in Southern Kaduna: Reverend Father Bobbo Paschal Murdered by Terrorists
AUTHOR: Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
Southern Kaduna has been thrown into deep mourning following the devastating murder of Reverend Father Bobbo Paschal, who was kidnapped by terrorists earlier in the week. The Catholic priest, abducted on Monday in Kagarko Local Government Area, was confirmed murdered in the early hours of Wednesday, November 19th, 2025.
According to initial reports gathered from local community members and clerical sources, the priest was taken away during a violent attack orchestrated by suspected terrorists who have been terrorising the general Kagarko axis for months. Despite prayers, community efforts, and pleas for his safe return, the criminals ended his life in cold blood.
The news of his death has sent shockwaves across the Christian community, Southern Kaduna, and the nation at large. Parishioners who had kept vigil since his abduction described the news as “a heartbreaking blow to faith, peace, and humanity.”
A senior church official, who pleaded anonymity, described Reverend Father Paschal as “a peaceful man, a selfless shepherd, and a father to the oppressed,” lamenting that insecurity in the region has reached a level where even men of God are no longer spared.
A Community Living in Fear
Southern Kaduna has endured repeated attacks in recent years. Many residents say the pattern of abduction for ransom, killings, and displacement has become unbearable. Frustration continues to rise as citizens demand stronger, more decisive security interventions from both state and federal authorities.
Residents of Kagarko expressed outrage, noting that the killing is yet another reminder that terrorists operate with alarming boldness in the area. “We are tired of burying our loved ones,” a grieving resident said.
A Call for Immediate Government Action
Security analysts, religious organizations, and civil society groups are calling on the government to overhaul its strategy in tackling insecurity in Southern Kaduna and across Nigeria. The murder of a priest, many argue, is not only a crime against humanity but a direct affront to the nation’s collective conscience.
They insist that the government must urgently take decisive action to secure villages, dismantle terrorist cells, strengthen intelligence gathering, and ensure justice for victims.
EDITORIAL NOTE (NEUTRAL):
Reverend Father Bobbo Paschal’s death underscores Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges, particularly in rural communities. While the government continues to make public commitments to address insecurity, incidents like this raise pressing questions about the effectiveness of current measures. The nation must urgently deepen dialogues, strengthen institutions, and adopt innovative approaches to protect citizens. Security remains a shared responsibility — one that requires collaboration among government agencies, communities, religious bodies, and civil society.
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A dark day for Southern Kaduna. 💔
Reverend Father Bobbo Paschal, kidnapped on Monday in Kagarko, has been murdered by terrorists.
Nigeria mourns again.
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Source Attribution:
Source: Independent community reports and Southern Kaduna clerical channels.
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