Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- At least three persons were killed and four others kidnapped in reported violent attacks across Nigeria last week. These are the lowest figures since PREMIUM TIMES in May started tracking reported incidents of killings and kidnappings in the country.

This report looks at the attacks recorded in Nigeria last week. All were confirmed by the victims' relatives or the police.

A Catholic priest, Arinze Madu, was on Monday kidnapped in Enugu State. Mr Madu, who works as Vice Rector at the Queen of Apostle Spiritual Year Seminary, Imezi-Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was kidnapped at the gate of the institution.

The Director of Communication, Enugu Catholic Diocese, Benjamin Achi, confirmed the incident...