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2 priests attacked in Nigeria

December 31, 2025

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CWN Editor's Note: Armed bandits broke into a Nigerian parish residence at 2:30 AM yesterday and attacked two priests, the Lagos-based Vanguard reported. One of the priests, Father Chris Pever, underwent surgery after suffering an arm fracture.

The attack took place in Mararaba, a town in Nasarawa State.

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