Nigeria: Seminarian Dies At the Hands of Kidnappers, Another Freed

Nigeria: Seminarian Dies At the Hands of Kidnappers, Another Freed

Abuja -- One of the three seminarians, aged 15 to 16, who were kidnapped on July 10 in an attack on the Minor Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Ivianokpodi, in the Diocese of Auchi, Edo State (southern Nigeria), has been released. A member of the security forces, Christopher Aweneghieme, was killed in the attack (see Fides, 12/7/2025).

2 Nigerian Minor Seminarians Released Months After Kidnapping, 1 Killed in Captivity

Catholic Diocese of Auchi On Nov. 4, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria announced the release of two seminarians who were abducted in July during an armed attack on Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi while confirming the death of a third victim. Father Imoedemhe went on to extend the condolences of the bishop of Auchi to the families of the victims.

Kidnapped Auchi seminarian dies as U.S. threatens action over christians attacks

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has confirmed the death of seminarian Emmanuel Alabi, one of three students abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivianokpodi, during an attack by armed men on July 10, 2025.

One Of the Kidnapped Minor Seminarians In Edo North Dies, Others Rescued - The Standard Gazette

One of the minors kidnapped in the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Ivianokpodi Emmanuel Alabi has died during the rescue of those kidnapped. The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State disclosed this, stressing that one of the kidnapped Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, Joshun Aleobu, has regained his freedom […]