Kidnapping of Nigerian priests declined in 2024
January 16, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Although 11 priests and religious were kidnapped in Nigeria during the year 2024, that number was actually down sharply from the 25 kidnapped in 2023.
However, a study by Aid to the Church in Need found that Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous countries for Catholic clergy and religious. Only Haiti— where 18 priests were kidnapped last year— is more dangerous.
The study showed that 50 priests and religious were victims of violence worldwide in 2024, with 13 murdered and 37 kidnapped.
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